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Inventing the Abbotts (1997)

When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.

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Released April 4, 1997Runtime 1h 50mDirector Pat O'Connor

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

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Cast of Inventing the Abbotts

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Doug Holt
Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Pamela Abbott
Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Eleanor Abbott
Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Jacey Holt
Joanna Going

Joanna Going

Alice Abbott
Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Helen Holt
Will Patton

Will Patton

Lloyd Abbott
Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton

Steve
Garrett M. Brown

Garrett M. Brown

Webb Crosby
Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

Joan Abbott
Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Peter Vanlaningham
Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Victor

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Where can I watch Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts stars Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going.

Who directed Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts was directed by Pat O'Connor.

How long is Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts has a runtime of 1h 50m.

What is Inventing the Abbotts about?

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.