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My Life in Ruins (2009)

PG_13 95 min  -  Comedy | Romance  -   5 June 2009 (USA)
5.7
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Ratings: 5.7/10 from 7,957 users   Metascore: 34/100 
Reviews: 69 user | 108 critic | 25 from Metacritic.com

A travel guide rediscovers her romantic side on a trip around Greece.

Director:

Donald Petrie

Writer:

Mike Reiss
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My Life in Ruins -- A travel guide (Vardalos) rediscovers her romantic side, with a very unlikely match, as she whisks a group of tourists around Greece. My Life in Ruins -- Clip: I'm leaving Greece My Life in Ruins -- Interview: Nia Vardalos "On Favorite Greek Places - Olympia"
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nia Vardalos ...
Richard Dreyfuss ...
Irv
Alexis Georgoulis ...
Alistair McGowan Alistair McGowan ...
Harland Williams ...
Rachel Dratch ...
Kim
Caroline Goodall ...
Ian Ogilvy Ian Ogilvy ...
Sophie Stuckey ...
Caitlin
María Botto ...
Lala
María Adánez María Adánez ...
Lena
Brian Palermo ...
Marc
Jareb Dauplaise ...
Simon Gleeson Simon Gleeson ...
Ken
Natalie O'Donnell Natalie O'Donnell ...
Sue
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Storyline

Georgia is an American academic who's lost her teaching job in Athens. She's taken a job as a tour guide, but she hates it and it shows: the tourists, mostly American, are bored with history and facts; they want to shop. Every group has a goofy couple, a frat boy, a sullen teen, a feuding couple, divorcées looking for a mate, and a funny guy. This group is no exception, plus there's no air conditioning and a bearded silent driver. Thanks to an unlikely friendship, plus daisies, an ice-cream cone, the history of syrup, and the Oracle at Delphi, Georgia may have a shot at finding her kefi during this four-day tour. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

American | Air Conditioning | Tour Guide | Syrup | Tourist  | See more »

Taglines:

The most fun you can have without a passport. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Driving Aphrodite See more »

Filming Locations:

Acropolis, Athens, Greece See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€492,434 (Greece) (31 May 2009) (120 Screens)

Gross:

$8,662,318 (USA) (30 August 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

26 Films, Kanzaman See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Germany: (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Nia Vardalos re-wrote the script based on Mike Reiss' draft, which was based on his frequent traveling experiences. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: While Georgia is talking to Irv and eating ice cream, you can see the chocolate mark on her right shoulder of her blazer but this is before she accidentally hits her jacket with the cone. See more »

Quotes

Georgia: Kalimera, everyone. Kalimera. That's Greek for: Good Morning.
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Connections

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.109" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Irv's Clam"
(2008)
Performed by Guy Moon
Written by Guy Moon
Published by Moon People Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Guy Moon See more »