Come Early Morning

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Come Early Morning

R,

2006,

1h 35m,

Drama/

Romance

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83%

47 Reviews

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49%

2,500+ Ratings

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83%

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47 Reviews

49%

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2,500+ Ratings

Lucy (Ashley Judd) works as an Arkansas construction contractor during the day, but nighttime is set aside for boozing and a series of one-night stands. When newcomer Cal (Jeffrey Donovan) arrives in town, Lucy must decide whether to have a serious relationship or continue down a path of wild behavior.

Critics Consensus

A quiet but moving film anchored by the unexpected depth of Ashley Judd's performance.

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

Nov 22, 2006

If and when Come Early Morning ever resurfaces on DVD, order it immediately-and while you're at it, order Chasing Amy too, if you haven't already seen it, and enjoy a dandy double feature with two country girls of enormous talent.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Nov 20, 2006

This is a quietly powerful film about small-town Southern living that avoids all the usual clichs and makes us feel as if we're dropping in on real lives in mid-stream.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Nov 15, 2006

A-

The baby-voiced costar of Chasing Amy proves an effortless filmmaker, turning Lucy's journey into the awakening of a soul.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 7, 2019

A beautiful character study acted superbly, COME EARLY MORNING is an uplifting winner.

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Fred Topel

Hollywood.com

Nov 20, 2008

2/5

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Feb 28, 2008

2.5/4

Judd surely deserves the lion's share of kudos for the movie's success...

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Albus S

Feb 26, 2012

Ashley Judd does a terrific job in this film. I am not sure that it is very memorable but it is an easy film to watch. You are left with just the right amount of wondering about the past and hopeful for her future. It isn't too candy coated, but not too graphic. It highlights living in the south and dealing with family issues on a daily basis. It is mostly realistic, with a very possible outcome.

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Joey Lauren Adams

Director

Ashley Judd

Lucy

Jeffrey Donovan

Cal

Tim Blake Nelson

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Synopsis

Lucy (Ashley Judd) works as an Arkansas construction contractor during the day, but nighttime is set aside for boozing and a series of one-night stands. When newcomer Cal (Jeffrey Donovan) arrives in town, Lucy must decide whether to have a serious relationship or continue down a path of wild behavior.

Director: Joey Lauren Adams
Producer: Holly Wiersma, Julie Yorn, Michel Litvak, Edward Bass
Screenwriter: Joey Lauren Adams
Distributor: IDP Distribution
Production Co: Bold Films, Firm Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Situations|Language)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2006, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Mar 20, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $117.6K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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