Thumbsucker (2005)

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TRIVIA

This is Mike Mills directorial debut.

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• Project Phase: 
• Release Date: 2005-09-16 - Limited Release
• Distributor(s): Sony Pictures Classics
• Film Genre(s): Dark Comedy
• Country: United States
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SYNOPSIS

This is based on Walter Kirn's novel of the same name, the original comedic coming-of-age story is about a confused teen named Justin Cobb, who is growing up in an extremely dysfunctional family. In trying to conquer his thumb-sucking habit, he is forced to turn to the only semi-sane people in his life -- a New Age orthodontist and a high school debate coach. Lou Taylor Pucci plays as the thumb sucker, Tilda Swinton and Vincent D'Onofrio star as the parents, Keanu Reeves is the orthodontist and Vince Vaughn the debate coach. Bratt plays Matt Schraam, a television star with whom Justin thinks his mother is falling in love.

RELATED NEWS

It’s not difficult to understand why Mike Mills, : 2005-09-12

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights (in the $3.5 million-$4 million range) plus English-speaking territories for the film. : 2005-02-05

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that Benjamin Bratt has joined the cast. : 2003-08-01

 Variety reports that Bull's Eye Entertainment will finance and produce the project which is set for a July 9 start in Beaverton, Ore. : 2003-06-16