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Morning Glory

Morning Glory is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Roger Michell and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.

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Morning Glory is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Roger Michell and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. The cast includes Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, along with Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson, and Jeff Goldblum. The story follows a television producer attempting to revive a struggling national morning news program.

Plot

The story follows Becky Fuller, an ambitious producer who joins a struggling morning news program called Daybreak. She tries to improve the show's ratings while managing clashes between the co-hosts and her own personal life.

Production and release

Morning Glory was directed by Roger Michell from a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. Paramount Pictures released the film in U.S. theatres on November 10, 2010.

Cast

The principal cast features Rachel McAdams as Becky Fuller, Harrison Ford as Mike Pomeroy, and Diane Keaton as Colleen Peck. Patrick Wilson and Jeff Goldblum also appear in major supporting roles.

Reception

The film received mixed critical reviews. Reported box-office returns were approximately $60 million worldwide against a $40 million production budget.

Key facts

  • The film centers on a young television producer tasked with reviving a low-rated morning show.
  • It was directed by Roger Michell and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
  • The cast includes Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson, and Jeff Goldblum.
  • Morning Glory was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures on November 10, 2010.
  • It grossed about $60 million against a reported $40 million budget.
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Canadian context

Rachel McAdams, one of the film’s lead actors, is Canadian.

Frequently asked questions

What is Morning Glory about?
It follows a television producer who tries to revive a struggling national morning news show while dealing with difficult co-hosts and workplace pressures.
Who directed Morning Glory?
Roger Michell directed the film.
Who wrote Morning Glory?
The screenplay was written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
Who stars in Morning Glory?
The film stars Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson, and Jeff Goldblum.
When was Morning Glory released?
It was released in theatres on November 10, 2010.
How did Morning Glory perform commercially?
It reportedly grossed about $60 million against a $40 million budget.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_(2010_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, plot, release date, budget, box office, and reception.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1126618/
    Supports: Director, writer, starring cast, and basic premise.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/morning-glory-2010
    Supports: Synopsis, director, writer, release date, and genre.