Broken Flowers
An introverted ex‑playboy receives a mysterious note claiming he has an adult son and sets out on a cross‑country quest to track down his former lovers for answers, while navigating awkward reunions and the uncertainty of what family truly means.
“Sometimes life brings some strange surprises”
Synopsis
An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor encourages the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past relationships, seeking answers.
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A crew of 181+ credited
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Edited by Jay RabinowitzShot by Frederick ElmesScored by Mulatu AstatkeDesigned by Mark FriedbergSound by Robert HeinCostumes by John DunnStunts by Manny Siverio
Box Office
2005 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 4.7× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$46.7M
US & Canada: $13.7M — 29% of worldwide · International: $33.0M (71%)
Opening weekend: $780K — 6% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $1.2M — 9% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 27 theaters
Also known as
- (English)Broken Flowers
- Broken Flowers - Blumen für die Exde
- Flores rotases
- (Bulgarian)Прекършени цветя
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- FranceMay 17, 2005
- United StatesJun 15, 2005
- CzechiaJul 2, 2005
- United KingdomJul 13, 2005
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Cast & Crew
181 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Bill Murray
as Don Johnston
Jessica Lange
as Carmen
Sharon Stone
as Laura
Julie Delpy
as Sherry
Heather Alicia Simms
as Mona
Brea Frazier
as Rita
Jarry Fall
as Winston and Mona's Kid
Korka Fall
as Winston and Mona's Kid
Saul Holland
as Winston and Mona's Kid
Zakira Holland
as Winston and Mona's Kid
Niles Lee Wilson
as Winston and Mona's Kid
Jeffrey Wright
as Winston
Supporting cast
19Meredith Patterson
as Flight Attendant
Jennifer Rapp
as Girl on Bus
Nicole Abisinio
as Girl on Bus
Ryan Donowho
as Young Man on Bus
Alexis Dziena
as Lolita
Frances Conroy
as Dora
Christopher Mcdonald
as Ron
Dared Wright
as Rabbit Owner
Chloe Sevigny
as Carmen's Assistant
Suzanne Hevner
as Mrs. Dorston
Brain Mcpeck
as Guy in S.U.V.
Matthew Mcauley
as Guy in S.U.V.
Chris Bauer
as Dan
Larry Fessenden
as Will
Tilda Swinton
as Penny
Pell James
as Sun Green
Mark Webber
as The Kid
Homer Murray
as Kid in Car
Rachel Puchkoff
as Girl in House
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
4Other crew
149Hugo Bonilla
additional electric
Jonathan Tessler
additional props
Dawn Barkan
animal trainer
Noah Amos
apprentice editor
Tanis Gray
art department assistant
Costanza Theodoli Braschi
art department assistant (as Cosi Theodoli-Braschi)
Alex Digerlando
art department coordinator
Sarah Frank
Art Director
Stephen Delpino
assistant chef
Michael Hartel
assistant location manager
Frank Murray
assistant production accountant
Ilana Lifshitz
assistant production coordinator
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