Getting to Know You (1999)
One good story can change everything.
A chance encounter alters a teenage girl's perception of herself and her outlook on life.
- Date of release
- 1999-01-22
- TMDB
- 7.5 / 10 (8)
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Lisanne Skyler
Casting
- Heather Matarazzo — Judith
- Zach Braff — Wesley
- Mark Blum — Darrell
- Leo Burmester — Lamar Pike, Sr.
- Bo Hopkins — Officer Caminetto
- Mary McCormack — Leila Lee
- Bebe Neuwirth — Trix
- Chris Noth — Sonny
- Jacob Reynolds — Lamar Pike, Jr.
- Tristine Skyler — Irene
- Sonja Sohn — Lynn
- Celia Weston — Bottle Lady
Interesting facts
Getting to Know You is a 1999 American drama film co-written and directed by Lisanne Skyler, in her feature directorial debut. It stars Heather Matarazzo and Zach Braff, in his first leading role.
Production
The film is based on several short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. Four actors, including a well-known TV actress, exited the project in the 10 days before filming began. The film was shot in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with principal photography wrapping in October 1998. It was produced by ShadowCatcher Entertainment and Search Party.
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