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Inventing the Abbotts

R19971h 50mPat O'Connor
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 41% · Metacritic 49

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

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.

DramaRomance
New LoveSibling RelationshipFamily SecretsComing Of AgeWorking ClassPeriod DramaWrong Side Of The Tracks1950sWealthy FamilyMisguided

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Frequently asked questions

What is Inventing the Abbotts (1997) 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.

Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts stars Joaquin Phoenix (Doug Holt), Liv Tyler (Pamela Abbott), Jennifer Connelly (Eleanor Abbott), Billy Crudup (Jacey Holt), Joanna Going (Alice Abbott). The film was directed by Pat O'Connor.

How long is Inventing the Abbotts?

Inventing the Abbotts has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Inventing the Abbotts worth watching?

Inventing the Abbotts holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 41. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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