My Life in Ruins 2009
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Gummy
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SplatA Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Georgia Ianakopolis
as Irv Gideon
as Poupi Kakas
as Nico
as Big Al Sawchuck
as Kim
as Dr. Elizabeth Tullen
as Mr. Stewart Tullen
as Caitlin
as Lala Cruz
Director:
Writer:
Mike Reiss
Stars:
Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Alistair McGowan, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, Caroline Goodall, Ian Ogilvy, Sophie Stuckey, María Botto,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Life in Ruins
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
MR
Cast
as Georgia Ianakopolis
as Irv Gideon
as Poupi Kakas
as Nico
as Big Al Sawchuck
as Kim
as Dr. Elizabeth Tullen
as Mr. Stewart Tullen
as Caitlin
as Lala Cruz
as Lena
as Marc
as Gator
as Ken
as Sue
as Dorcas
as Barnaby
as Maria
as Elinor
as Hotel Clerk
as Souvenir Shop Owner
as Svetlana
as Olga
as Lenka
as Doudi Kakas
as Greek Man 1
as Greek Man 2
as Souvlaki Guy
as Jewelry Shop Owner
as Bar Owner
as Bartender
as Dour Nurse
as Pretty Nurse
as Angry Canadian
as Kathy
as Irv's Photo Double
as Canadian Tourist (uncredited)
as Canadian Tourist (uncredited)
as American Tourist (uncredited)
as Man on street
as (uncredited)
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