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When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.
Theatrical
Dec 25, 2001
Box Office
$76.0M
Budget
$48.0M
Return
1.6x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jun 11, 2002
Theaters
1
Director
Writers
Producers
Music
Studio
Konrad Pictures, Miramax
Keywords
new york city
duke
time travel
fish out of water
falling in love
scientist
deadline
dog
apartment building
tv commercial
brooklyn bridge
ex-boyfriend ex-girlfriend relationship
uncle nephew relationship
advertising executive
broken elevator
jumping off a bridge
gentleman
advertising agency
mental hospital
time portal
brother sister relationship
2000s
1870s
propriety
marry for money
big sister little brother
scientific theory
Quotes
See all →The Importance of Sincerity in Romance
Leopold
As I see it, Patrice has not an inkling of your affections, and it's no wonder. You, Charles, are a merry-andrew.
Charlie
A what?
Leopold
Everything plays a farce to you. Women respond to sincerity. No-one wants to be romanced by a buffoon.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Desiring Resplendence Over Readiness
Millard
I don't want him ready. I want him resplendent!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →M
Meg Ryan
Kate McKay
Hugh Jackman
Leopold
L
Liev Schreiber
Stuart Besser
B
Breckin Meyer
Charlie McKay
Natasha Lyonne
Darci
B
Bradley Whitford
J.J. Camden
P
Paxton Whitehead
Uncle Millard
S
Spalding Gray
Dr. Geisler
J
Josh Stamberg
Colleague Bob
M
Matthew Sussman
Ad Executive Phil
P
Philip Bosco
Otis
S
Stephanie Sanditz
Gretchen
C
Charlotte Ayanna
Patrice
A
Andrew Jack
Roebling
S
Stan Tracy
Photographer
K
Kristen Schaal
Miss Tree
W
William Sanford
Barry
A
Arthur J. Nascarella
Gracy
R
Robert Ray Manning Jr.
Passerby
R
Roma Torre
TV Newscaster
