Galt Niederhoffer

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Galt Niederhoffer

Galt Niederhoffer (born 1975) is an American movie producer and novelist. Her movie credits as a producer include Prozac Nation (2001), Lonesome Jim (2005), The Baxter (2005) and Grace Is Gone (2006). She is one of the principals at Plum Pictures. Her autobiographical novel A Taxonomy of Barnacles (2005) about rivalry among six sisters has been described as "zany and witty" by some critics, "sill…

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After.LifeAfter.Life · 2009
After.Life
6.32009
MovieDramaHorror
Following a terrible car crash, a woman awakes to find an enigmatic mortician preparing her for burial.
The Kids Are All RightThe Kids Are All Right · 2010
The Kids Are All Right
6.62010
MovieComedyDrama
Two women, Nic and Jules, brought a son and daughter into the world through artificial insemination. When one of their children reaches age, both kids go behind their mothers' backs to meet with the donor. Life becomes so much more interesting when the father, two mothers and children start to become attached to each other.
Robot & FrankRobot & Frank · 2012
Robot & Frank
6.92012
MovieScience FictionComedy
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
Infinitely Polar BearInfinitely Polar Bear · 2014
Infinitely Polar Bear
6.62014
MovieDramaComedy
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
Watching the DetectivesWatching the Detectives · 2007
Watching the Detectives
6.32007
MovieComedyRomance
Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.
Labor PainsLabor Pains · 2009
Labor Pains
5.42009
MovieComedy
A young woman pretends to be pregnant in order to avoid being fired from her job. When that gets her a bunch of special treatment by everyone involved in her life, she tries to keep up the lie for nine months.
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up · 2020
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up
5.32020
MovieDramaRomance
Sparks fly when self-sufficient single mother Abigail meets magnetic perennial bachelor Ben. On their first date, they collaborate -- in jest -- on the ultimate list: 10 things to do together before they break up. But when fate intervenes, they soon embark on the most challenging journey of all -- building a family together, and the chance to trade their cynicism for hope.
Prozac NationProzac Nation · 2003
Prozac Nation
6.42003
MovieDramaRomance
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.

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