The Best and the Brightest (2011)
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Synopsis
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST centers on a fresh-faced young couple from Delaware, Jeff and Samantha, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on the extreme lengths they must go to in order to get their five-yearold daughter into school. When the obstacles in this high-stakes world become apparent, Jeff tells Sam that he'd rather just throw in the towel and move back home. But Sam harbors a strong ambitious streak. Deep down she yearns for something more than her small-town provincial life. She wants to take one last shot at her dream of a life among the best and brightest. Like Dustin Hoffman’s character in TOOTSIE, Sam’s stubborn determination is the engine of the movie.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 2nd, 2011 (Special Engagement) June 24th, 2011 (Limited) |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive language, sexual content and some nudity. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Political, Prostitution, Relationships Gone Wrong, Sexual Fetishism, Writing and Writers |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | High Treason Pictures, Wellfleet Phantasy, Big Indie Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Neil Patrick Harris | Jeff | |
| Bonnie Somerville | Samantha | |
| Amy Sedaris | Sue Lemon | |
| Jenna Stern | Katharine Heilmann | |
| Peter Serafinowicz | Clark |
Supporting
| Kate Mulgrew | Player's Wife | |
| Bridget Regan | Robin |
Lead Ensemble Member
| John Hodgman | Henry |
Supporting
| Christopher McDonald | The Player |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nicholas Simon | Producer | |
| Patricia Weiser | Producer | |
| Robert Weiser | Producer | |
| Richard S. Schiffrin | Executive Producer | |
| Declan Baldwin | Co-Producer | |
| Josh Shelov | Director | |
| Josh Shelov | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Jaeger | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST centers on a fresh-faced young couple from Delaware, Jeff and Samantha, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on the extreme lengths they must go to in order to get their five-yearold daughter into school. When the obstacles in this high-stakes world become apparent, Jeff tells Sam that he'd rather just throw in the towel and move back home. But Sam harbors a strong ambitious streak. Deep down she yearns for something more than her small-town provincial life. She wants to take one last shot at her dream of a life among the best and brightest. Like Dustin Hoffman’s character in TOOTSIE, Sam’s stubborn determination is the engine of the movie.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 2nd, 2011 (Special Engagement) June 24th, 2011 (Limited) |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive language, sexual content and some nudity. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Political, Prostitution, Relationships Gone Wrong, Sexual Fetishism, Writing and Writers |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | High Treason Pictures, Wellfleet Phantasy, Big Indie Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Neil Patrick Harris | Jeff | |
| Bonnie Somerville | Samantha | |
| Amy Sedaris | Sue Lemon | |
| Jenna Stern | Katharine Heilmann | |
| Peter Serafinowicz | Clark |
Supporting
| Kate Mulgrew | Player's Wife | |
| Bridget Regan | Robin |
Lead Ensemble Member
| John Hodgman | Henry |
Supporting
| Christopher McDonald | The Player |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nicholas Simon | Producer | |
| Patricia Weiser | Producer | |
| Robert Weiser | Producer | |
| Richard S. Schiffrin | Executive Producer | |
| Declan Baldwin | Co-Producer | |
| Josh Shelov | Director | |
| Josh Shelov | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Jaeger | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.