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Inventing the Abbotts (1997): movie guide
Inventing the Abbotts (1997) is a Drama, Romance running about 110 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 278 votes. Notable cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-04-04
- Runtime: 110 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-04-04
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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.
Cast highlights
Inventing the Abbotts features Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going, Kathy Baker. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-04-04. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (278 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts runs about 110 minutes.
- Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?
- Cast highlights include Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going, Kathy Baker.
- Does Cinema Box stream Inventing the Abbotts?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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