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Please Give (2010) | Criteria

Still from Please Give — Please Give (2010) — Nicole HolofcenerPhotographed by Yaron Orbach

Poster for Please Give

Nicole Holofcener

Please Give

English / 2010 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.48/5·5.5K ratings·940 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

In New York City, a husband and wife butt heads with the granddaughters of the elderly woman who lives in the apartment the couple owns.

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Three by Nicole Holofcener
Position 3
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Additions: May 2020
Position 68

Credits

Crew

DirectorNicole Holofcener

WriterNicole Holofcener

CinematographerYaron Orbach

Composer

EditorRobert Frazen

ProducerAnthony Bregman

Cast

Catherine Keeneras Kate

Amanda Peetas Mary

Oliver Plattas Alex

Rebecca Hallas Rebecca

Ann Morgan Guilbertas Andra

Lois Smithas Mrs. Portman

Sarah Steeleas Abby

Thomas Ian Nicholasas Eugene

Elizabeth Keeneras Cathy

Elise Ivyas Marissa

Josh Paisas Adam

Griffin Frazenas Shopper

Reggie Austinas Shopper

Scott Cohenas Dr. Lerner

Paul Sparksas Blind Date

Amy Wrightas Erin

Arthur Frenchas Man Waiting for a Table

Neal Lerneras Leaf Man

Mandy Olsen Cogmanas Salesgirl

Maddie Cormanas Shopper