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A Life Less Ordinary

1997 · 1h 43m · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated R (US)

Kidnapping. Blackmail. Extortion. Karaoke. What some people will do for love.

Upon being fired, a desperate guy kidnaps a daughter of his former boss. Two angels are sent to Earth to check if love is possible in this case.

Directed by
Danny Boyle
Written by
John Hodge
Starring
Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo
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6.2Smart score

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