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The Majestic

PG20012h 33mFrank Darabont
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 42% · Metacritic 27

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"Sometimes your life comes into focus one frame at a time."

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.

DramaRomance
CaliforniaAmnesiaFalsely AccusedProsecutionMistaken IdentityAnti-communismHollywoodWriterBlacklist1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Majestic (2001) about?

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.

Who stars in The Majestic?

The Majestic stars Jim Carrey (Peter Appleton), Martin Landau (Harry Trimble), Laurie Holden (Adele Stanton), Gerry Black (Emmett Smith), David Ogden Stiers (Doc Stanton). The film was directed by Frank Darabont.

How long is The Majestic?

The Majestic has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated PG.

Is The Majestic worth watching?

The Majestic holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Majestic?

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