Crazy/Beautiful (2001)

Crazy/Beautiful (2001)

📅 June 29, 2001 (wide U.S. release)
⏱️ 99 minutes

Crazy/Beautiful (2001) was released in 1970. The main lead cast includes: Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez, Bruce Davison, Lucinda Jenney, Taryn Manning, Rolando Molina. The writers behind the story are: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi. The movie was created by the producer(s) Rachel Pfeffer, Harry J. Ufland, Mary Jane Ufland and director(s) John Stockwell. It was made with an estimated budget of $13 million. It underperformed approximately Approx. $16.94 million domestic; $19.94 million worldwide at the box office. The main genres of this movie are the following: Teen romance, coming-of-age drama. It is available in the following languages: English (some Spanish).

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Set in Los Angeles, Crazy/Beautiful tells the story of Carlos, a disciplined Latino teen from a working-class neighborhood, and Nicole, a self-destructive, privileged white girl battling inner demons. Their unlikely romance unfolds under the pressures of class, race, and expectation. As Carlos tries to stay on track toward his future, Nicole’s reckless behavior threatens to derail them both. Directed by John Stockwell, the film offers a passionate but troubled love story that highlights the challenges of navigating adolescence and systemic disparity. It’s a gritty and heartfelt depiction of love, ambition, and the pain of growing up.

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Crazy/Beautiful Casts

Crazy/Beautiful is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Lucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney
Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning
Rolando Molina
Rolando Molina

🎬Crazy/Beautiful Directors

John Stockwell

✍️Crazy/Beautiful Writers

Phil Hay
Matt Manfredi

🎭Crazy/Beautiful Producers

Rachel Pfeffer
Harry J. Ufland
Mary Jane Ufland

🎞️Genres

Teen romance
coming-of-age drama

👥Target Audience

Mature teens

📖Story

Nicole, a rebellious high school senior and daughter of a congressman, meets Carlos, a disciplined and ambitious Latino student who endures a two hour commute from East L.A. Their opposites attract relationship ignites passion—but Nicole’s emotional recklessness and grief from her mother’s death threaten Carlos’s future and his dreams. Their love—and the cultural and familial pressures around them—force both teens to confront identity, loyalty, and the impact of self destructive behavior.

⏱️Duration

99 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

United States

📅Release Date

June 29, 2001 (wide U.S. release)

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for Crazy/Beautiful shooting:

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Pacific Palisades Charter High School, Santa Monica, Malibu, and surrounding Los Angeles areas

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch Crazy/Beautiful in multiple languages:

English (some Spanish)

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
$13 million
Box Office
Approx. $16.94 million domestic; $19.94 million worldwide

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