Hello, My Name Is Doris

Hello, My Name Is Doris

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Michael Showalter
Produced by
  • Daniel Crown
  • Kevin Mann
  • Riva Marker
  • Jordana Mollick
  • Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Written by
  • Michael Showalter
  • Laura Terruso
Starring
Cinematography Brian Burgoyne
Edited by Robert Nassau
Production
company
  • Haven Entertainment
  • Red Crown
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 14, 2015 (2015-03-14) (SXSW)
  • March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Hello, My Name Is Doris is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Showalter and Laura Terruso about a woman in her sixties who has a romantic relationship with a younger co-worker. Sally Field stars as title character and Max Greenfield plays her love interest.

The film had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 14, 2015.[1] The film is scheduled to be released on March 11, 2016, by Roadside Attractions and Stage 6 Films.[2]

Cast

Production

On April 18, 2014, Max Greenfield was cast in the male lead role.[3] On May 28, 2014, it was announced that Sally Field will play the lead role, and on the same day Beth Behrs also was cast.[4] On June 27, 2014 Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kyle Mooney and Kumail Nanjiani were announced as part of the cast.[5] On July 11, 2014, YouTube star Anna Akana was cast as a web blogger whose attention is piqued by Field’s character.[6]

Reception

Sally Field received critical acclaim for her leading performance.[7][8][9]

Release

The film had its world premiere on March 14, 2015, at SXSW.[10] Shortly after it was announced Roadside Attractions had acquired distribution rights to the film.[11] The film went on to premiere at the Montclair Film Festival on May 1, 2015.[12] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 11, 2016.[13]

Acolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
SXSW Film Festival March 21, 2015 Audience Award – Headliner Won [14]

References

  1. ↑ Nigel M Smith (8 January 2015). "SXSW Film Festival Will Open With Ondi Timoner's Russell - Indiewire". Indiewire. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Hello, My Name is Doris". BoxOfficeMojo. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Max Greenfield to Star in Michael Showalter's Dramedy ‘Hello My Name Is Doris’ (Exclusive)". The Wrap. April 18, 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs Star In Indie ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’". Deadline. May 28, 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kyle Mooney, Kumail Nanjiani Join Indie Comedy (Exclusive)". The Wrap. June 27, 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ Uploads YouTuber Anna Akana". Deadline. July 11, 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Joe Leydon. "‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ Really: Sally Field Shines in Uneven Comedy - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  8. ↑ Eric Kohn (15 March 2015). "SXSW Review: Sally Field Delivers a Winning Performance i - Indiewire". Indiewire. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  9. ↑ Ramin Setoodeh. "SXSW: Sally Field Kisses Max Greenfield in ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’ - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  10. ↑ Nigel M Smith (8 January 2015). "SXSW Film Festival Will Open With Ondi Timoner's Russell - Indiewire". Indiewire. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  11. ↑ Setoodeh, Ramin (April 14, 2015). "Roadside Attractions Lands ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’". Variety.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Hello, My Name Is Doris". Montclair Film Festival. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Hello, My Name is Doris". BoxOfficeMojo. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  14. ↑ THR Staff. "SXSW 2015: Audience Award Winners Announced". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2015.

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