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Nobel Son  (2007)

Nobel Son
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
Nobel Son

A young man's moment of triumph is spoiled when he gets kidnapped before he can impress his father in this black comedy. Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), a well-respected scientist, has learned that he's won the Nobel Prize in chemistry, which is a mixed blessing for his friends and family; while Eli's ego is a bit strong under the best of circumstances, this affirmation of his talent and intelligence has made him insufferable. Eli's wife, Sarah (Mary Steenburgen), a talented forensic psychiatrist, is more than annoyed by Eli's fondness for extramarital affairs (and lack of concern about hiding them), while his son, Barkley (Bryan Greenberg), has spent much of his life struggling to live up to his dad's expectations, with little success. Barkley is about to receive his Ph.D, just in time for his father's prize ceremony, when he's abducted by a pair of hapless crooks. The kidnappers demand Eli's two-million-dollar Nobel honorarium in exchange for Barkley's safe return. Also starring Bill Pullman, Danny DeVito, Eliza Dushku, and Shawn Hatosy, Nobel Son received its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide


Nobel Son Trivia

Who played Eli Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son?
Alan Rickman played Eli Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son

Who played Barkley Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son?
Bryan Greenberg played Barkley Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son

Who played Thaddeus James in the movie Nobel Son?
Shawn Hatosy played Thaddeus James in the movie Nobel Son

Who played Sarah Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son?
Mary Steenburgen played Sarah Michaelson in the movie Nobel Son

Who played City Hall in the movie Nobel Son?
Eliza Dushku played City Hall in the movie Nobel Son

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