Music and Lyrics
Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80s pop star who's been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there's a problem – Alex hasn't written a song in years, he's never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days. Enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), Alex's beguilingly quirky plant lady, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad relationship, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears – and the music – if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.
The film also co-stars Brad Garrett as Alex's steadfast manager, and Kristen Johnston as Sophie's sister, Rhonda. Newcomer Haley Bennett plays young, pop-princess Cora Corman.
Directed by
Marc Lawrence
Cast
Hugh Grant - Alex Fletcher
Drew Barrymore - Sophie Fisher
Scott Porter - Colin Thompson
Zak Orth - David Newbert - TV Executive #1
Brooke Tansley - Janice Stern - TV Executive #2
Daniel Stewart Sherman - Willy
Brad Garrett - Chris Riley
Aasif Mandvi - Khan
Haley Bennett - Cora Corman
Matthew Morrison - Ray
Jason Antoon - Greg Antonsky
Production Co.
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
Castle Rock Entertainment
Reserve Room Productions
Produced by
Nancy Juvonen
Bruce Berman
Hal Gaba
Studios
Warner Bros.
Writer
Marc Lawrence
Music
Adam Schlesinger
