Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
dreams
imaginary friend
therapy
novelist
magic realism
nostalgic
woman director
grand
Rank
#44 in 2012·#2738 overall
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3.6 / 5
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Cast
Paul Dano
Calvin
Zoe Kazan
Ruby
Chris Messina
Harry
Annette Bening
Gertrude
Antonio Banderas
Mort
Alia Shawkat
Mabel
Deborah Ann Woll
Lila
Steve Coogan
Langdon Tharp
Elliott Gould
Dr. Rosenthal
Aasif Mandvi
Cyrus Modi
Toni Trucks
Susie
Eleanor Seigler
Mandi
Crew
Jonathan Dayton
Director
Valerie Faris
Director
Zoe Kazan
Writer
Nick Urata
Original Music Composer
Pamela Martin
Editor
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Ron Yerxa
Producer
Albert Berger
Producer
Zoe Kazan
Executive Producer
Paul Dano
Executive Producer
Paul Ripple
Transportation Captain
Judy Becker
Production Design
Popular Reviews
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5.0★ · 02/14/17
wish i could rate this higher but not once did paul dano get punched in the face
wish i could rate this higher but not once did paul dano get punched in the face