Mutual Appreciation

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Mutual Appreciation

2005

1h 49m

6.1(24 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

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Justin Rice

Alan

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Rachel Clift

Ellie

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Directing

Andrew Bujalski

Lawrence

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Lee Seung-min

Sara

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Pamela Corkey

Patricia

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Kevin Micka

Dennis

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Ralph Tyler

Jerry

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Peter Pentz

Scotty

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Bill Morrison

Walter

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Tamara Luzeckyj

Esther

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Mary Varn

Rebecca

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Kate Dollenmayer

Hildy

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Keith Gessen

Julian

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Salvatore Botti

Ron

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Damian Hess

Clay Loudermilk

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