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Waking Up in Reno

Waking Up in Reno

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Waking Up in Reno

"This foursome is sharing lots more than room service!"

2002

1h 31m

5.1(106 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Darlene Dodd

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Candy Kirkendall

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Lonnie Earl Dodd

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Roy Kirkendall

David Koechner

David Koechner

Bell Hop

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Brenda

Holmes Osborne

Holmes Osborne

Doc Tuley

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Fred Bush

Cleo King

Cleo King

June

Billy O'Sullivan

Billy O'Sullivan

Lonnie Earl III

Creative team

Directed by: Jordan Brady
Written by: Brent Briscoe
Mark Fauser
Produced by: Dwight Yoakam
Robert Salerno

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