About The Rewrite

The Rewrite is a 2015 romantic comedy film directed by Marc Lawrence. The film tells the story of Keith Michaels, an Oscar-winning screenwriter who is in a creative rut. After his manager finds him a job teaching screenwriting at a university in upstate New York, he reluctantly accepts. Not believing in teaching or love, Keith finds himself deeply involved in the lives of his students and falling for a single mom.

Making / Production

Directed and written by Marc Lawrence, this film was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and released by Image Entertainment.

Actors

• Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels, brilliantly brought to life a washed-up screenwriter who finds new purposes in his life.
• Marisa Tomei as Holly Carpenter, portrayed a single mom returning to school who captures Keith's heart.
• Whit Baldwin as Billy, a student in Keith's class and Holly's daughter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Rewrite is the fourth collaboration between Hugh Grant and director Marc Lawrence.
• The movie was filmed on location in Binghamton, New York.

Quotes

• "I don't believe in teaching. It's the noblest of pursuits but ultimately, it helps noone."
• "Success is easy. Success is hard. It's surviving failure that's hard."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Way Back When" by Grizfolk is featured prominently in the movie.
• The nostalgic and comforting score was composed by Clyde Lawrence.