I Love You Phillip Morris
A charismatic con man discovers true love behind bars and embarks on a series of audacious scams and prison breaks to reunite with his soulmate before the law catches up.
“The Conman who wouldn't go straight.”
Synopsis
Steven Russell lives a quiet, ordinary life as an organist at his local church, a husband to Debbie, and a member of the police force. His life takes a dramatic turn after a serious car accident, which leads him to a profound realization: he is gay and determined to live life to the fullest, even if it means breaking the law. Embracing an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to support himself, ultimately leading to his imprisonment at the State Penitentiary. There, he meets Phillip Morris, a gentle and reserved man who becomes the love of his life. Driven by his desire to free Phillip and build a perfect life together, Steven embarks on a series of increasingly audacious cons, often achieving success against all odds.
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A crew of 101+ credited
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Edited by Thomas J NordbergShot by Xavier GrobetScored by Nick UrataDesigned by Hugo Luczyc Wyhowski
Box Office
2009 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$20.8M
US & Canada: $2.0M — 10% of worldwide · International: $18.7M (90%)
Also known as
- Ich liebe Dich Phillip Morrisde
- I Love You Philipp Morrisen
- Phillip Morris ¡Te quiero!es
- Colpo di fulmine - Il mago della truffait
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Cast & Crew
101 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jim Carrey
as Steven Russell
Ewan Mcgregor
as Phillip Morris
Leslie Mann
as Debbie
Rodrigo Santoro
as Jimmy
Michael Mandell
as Cleavon
Annie Golden
as Eudora
Marylouise Burke
as Barbara Bascombe
David Jensen
as Judge
Antoni Corone
as Lindholm
Brennan Brown
as Birkheim
Dameon Clarke
as Houston Lawyer
Clay Chamberlin
as Arnie
Supporting cast
78Louis Herthum
as Doctor
Morgana Shaw
as Steven's Mom
Joe Chrest
as Steven's Dad
Griff Furst
as Mark
Aunjanue Ellis Taylor
as Reba
Devere Jehl
as Samuel
Michael Showers
as Gary
Beth Burvant
as Sara
Ladson Deyne
as Neil
Kennon Kepper
as Steven - 9yrs
Alyssa Tate
as Child Stephanie
Andrew Sensenig
as Screecher
David Stanford
as Paramedic
Bill Dykes
as Latino Man
Tony Bentley
as Racist Client
Kathrin Middleton
as Saleswoman
Donovan Guidry
as The Moustached Man
Nicholas Alexander
as Steven's Brother
Michael Beasley
as Prison Guard
Sean Boyd
as Policeman
Maureen Brennan
as Vera
Marcus Lyle Brown
as Young Doctor
Trey Burvant
as Blake
Ken Clement
as County Corrections Officer
Miriam Cruz
as Helen
David Dahlgren
as Physician
Tommy Davis
as Todd
Michael Ducote
as Swat Commander
Ashley Duggan Smith
as Secretary #3
Lela Edgar
as Blond Wife
J D Evermore
as Bossy Guard
Jon Eyez
as Second Prisoner
Evan Fitzpatrick
as Red-haired Boy
Shane Fitzpatrick
as Little Girl
Shane Fuller
as Male Nurse
Jeff Galpin
as Lead Officer
Lawrence C Gamell Jr
as Driving Cop
Jim Garrity
as Night Guard
Leon Gisclair
as Little Boy
Geraldine Glenn
as Mandi
Douglas M Griffin
as Steven's Attorney
Jessica Heap
as Secretary
Tim Hickey
as Blond Inmate
Keith Hudson
as Produce Manager
Jeremy Aaron Johnson
as Policeman #1
Jacqueline King
as Lawyer
Alexa Kuve
as Cherubic Secretary
Fredrick Lewis
as Yoakum
Sharon K London
as Clerk
Audrey Lynn
as Married Woman
Marc Macaulay
as Houston Cop
Reginald Mack
as Jail Guard
Danny Marin
as Infirmary Orderly
Sammi Jack Martincak
as 12-Year Old Stephanie
Ann Mckenzie
as Facelift Wife
Thelma Medina
as Huge Nurse
Wendy Michaels
as Housewife
John J Mourain
as Taxi Driver
Randall Newsome
as Cop
Lance E Nichols
as Houston Judge
Antonino Paone
as Cab Driver
Liann Pattison
as Mrs. Lindholm
Sherrie Peterson
as Female D.A.
Clyde Raymond
as Houston Doctor
Dane Rhodes
as Bald Prisoner
Johnny Rock
as New Cellmate
Archie Sampier
as Yard Guard
Andy Sims
as Corrections Officer
Aron Ten Eyck
as Policeman #2
Thomas Thomason
as Lawrence
Deneen Tyler
as Caretaker
Chris Wecklein
as Baylor
Scotty Whitehurst
as Orderly
Bill Martin Williams
as Duty Officer
Jaymon Yates
as First Prisoner
Don Yesso
as Guard
Don Mac
as SWAT Team Member (uncredited)
Ana Villafane
as Bikini Girl (uncredited)
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