Nurse Betty
"She's chasing a dream... they're chasing her."
Originally released in 2000. Nurse Betty is a comedy/crime film. directed by Neil LaBute.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Renée Zellweger, and Chris Rock
Synopsis
What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-town waitress and soap opera fan from Fair Oaks, Kansas, you refuse to believe that you can't be with the love of your life just because he doesn't really exist. After all, life is no excuse for not living. Traumatized by a savage event, Betty enters into a fugue state that allows -- even encourages -- her to keep functioning... in a kind of alternate reality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (423 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$29.4M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $29,364,989
Production Companies
- IMF
- Gramercy Pictures
- Propaganda Films
- ab'-strakt Pictures
- Universal Pictures
- USA Films
- Pacifica Film Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nurse Betty about?
What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-town waitress and soap opera fan from Fair Oaks, Kansas, you refuse to believe that you can't be wit...
Who directed Nurse Betty?
Nurse Betty was directed by Neil LaBute.
How long is Nurse Betty?
Nurse Betty has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Nurse Betty released?
Nurse Betty was released on August 30, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nurse Betty?
The main cast of Nurse Betty includes Morgan Freeman, Renée Zellweger, Chris Rock, Greg Kinnear, Aaron Eckhart.
Is Nurse Betty worth watching?
Nurse Betty has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 423 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.