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Lymelife

Play trailer Poster for Lymelife R,  2009,  1h 35m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 63% 104 Reviews Tomatometer 52% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
63% Tomatometer 104 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
In 1979, a Long Island town falls into a panic when Charlie Bragg (Timothy Hutton), a hapless husband and father, is diagnosed with Lyme Disease. His wife, Melissa (Cynthia Nixon), takes a job working for their womanizing next-door neighbor, Mickey Bartlett (Alec Baldwin), whose philandering ways are no secret to his wife (Jill Hennessy). As tensions rise, the Braggs' teenage daughter, Adrianna (Emma Roberts), and the Bartletts' teenage son, Scott (Rory Culkin), try to maintain their sanity.
Lymelife

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Lymelife features sharp performances, but the story lacks the emotional depth or focus worthy of its talented cast.

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Caryn James Marie Claire Dec 14, 2017
As a girl just beginning to recognize her sexual power, [Emma] Roberts moves one step closer to adult stardom. Go to Full Review
Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) May 11, 2012
3/5
A slight feeling of déjà vu pervades its depiction of unhappy families. But it has a tender heart, and the imprimatur of Martin Scorsese as executive producer. Go to Full Review
Alissa Wilkinson Paste Magazine May 11, 2012
7.4/10
Though not particularly original, Lymelife is well acted and smart, and the Martini brothers' work is worth following. Go to Full Review
Andrea Hubert NME (New Musical Express) May 19, 2021
2.5/5
In short, voyeurism hour is over - either come up with something fresh, or pick up your own keys and go back home. Go to Full Review
David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Jun 18, 2020
Alec Baldwin and Jill Hennessy are electrically profane as the womanizing home-builder and his botanically distracted frau. Go to Full Review
Beth Accomando KPBS.org May 14, 2012
Lymelife captures the look and feel of a very specific era in American life. Go to Full Review
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Derick Martini

Director

Alec Baldwin

Mickey Bartlett

Rory Culkin

Scott Bartlett

Emma Roberts

Adrianna Bragg

Jill Hennessy

Brenda Bartlett

Timothy Hutton

Charlie Bragg

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Lymelife

(L-R) Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett and Kieran Culkin as Jimmy Bartlett in "Lymelife." Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett in "Lymelife." Emma Roberts as Adrianna Bragg and Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett in "Lymelife." Jill Hennessy as Brenda Bartlett and Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett in "Lymelife." (L-R) Alec Baldwin as Mickey Bartlett and Timothy Hutton as Charlie Bragg in "Lymelife." Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett and Emma Roberts as Adrianna Bragg in "Lymelife." (L-R) Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett, Alec Baldwin as Mickey Bartlett and Jill Hennessy as Brenda Bartlett in "Lymelife." (L-R) Alec Baldwin as Mickey Bartlett, Rory Culkin as Scott Bartlett, Kieran Culkin as Jimmy Bartlett and Jill Hennessy as Brenda Bartlett in "Lymelife." Timothy Hutton as Charlie Bragg in "Lymelife." View more photos

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Synopsis In 1979, a Long Island town falls into a panic when Charlie Bragg (Timothy Hutton), a hapless husband and father, is diagnosed with Lyme Disease. His wife, Melissa (Cynthia Nixon), takes a job working for their womanizing next-door neighbor, Mickey Bartlett (Alec Baldwin), whose philandering ways are no secret to his wife (Jill Hennessy). As tensions rise, the Braggs' teenage daughter, Adrianna (Emma Roberts), and the Bartletts' teenage son, Scott (Rory Culkin), try to maintain their sanity.
Director
Derick Martini
Producer
Steven Martini, Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Cornick, Barbara De Fina, Michele Tayler, Angela Somerville
Screenwriter
Derick Martini, Steven Martini
Distributor
Screen Media Ventures
Production Co
Cappa Productions, El Dorado Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
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