The Deal (2008)

★ 5.4 1h 38m 73 votes IMDb
Comedy
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Charlie Berns is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career and life. That is until his idealistic screenwriter nephew comes bearing the script of a lifetime and Charlie decides to give his career one final shot. The only thing standing in his way is Diedre Hearn, a sharp-witted studio executive brought in to keep Charlie in line.

The Deal

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Cast

William H. Macy
William H. Macy as Charlie Berns Age 76 · Miami, Florida, USA William H. Macy (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo.
Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan as Deidre Hearn Age 64 · Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Meg Ryan (born November 19, 1961) is an American actress, producer, and director. She began her acting career in 1981 when she made her acting debut in the drama film Rich and Famous. She later joined...
Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter as Lionel Travitz Age 46 · Los Angeles, California, USA Jason Morgan Ritter (born February 17, 1980) is an American actor and producer. He is known for his roles as Kevin Girardi in the television series Joan of Arcadia, Ethan Haas in The Class, Sean Walke...
Elliott Gould
Elliott Gould as Rabbi Seth Gutterman Age 88 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Elliott Gould (born August 29, 1938) is an American actor. He began acting in Hollywood films during the 1960s, and has remained prolific ever since. Some of his most notable films include M*A*S*H and...
LL Cool J
LL Cool J as Bobby Mason Age 58 · Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA James Todd Smith (better known as LL Cool J, an acronym for Ladies Love Cool James; born January 14, 1968) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rapp...
Kate Blumberg
Kate Blumberg as Linda
Director Steven Schachter
Cast William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, Jason Ritter, Elliott Gould, LL Cool J, Kate Blumberg, David Hunt, Jeremy Crutchley, Fiona Glascott, Sharon Raginiano

Audience Reviews

Torsten Rüger Jan 20, 2024
The best Meg Ryan film, imho.

Not just for the twisted RomCom but also the Hollywood sarcasm.

There is good chemistry, the actors are good, script is good, production adequate and it avoids being cheesy.

This is RomCom for adults, and Meg has matured nicely. William too is shining quikily. A not so well known, underrated but very good movie, where it looks like the people had actual fun making it.

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