Wild Oats (film)
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| Directed by | Andy Tennant |
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| Music by | George Fenton |
| Cinematography | José Luis Alcaine |
| Edited by | Tracey Wadmore-Smith |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $125,214[1] |
Wild Oats is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Gary Kanew and Claudia Myers. The film stars Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, and Billy Connolly. The film premiered on Lifetime on August 22, 2016, prior to being released in a limited release on September 16, 2016, by The Weinstein Company and RADiUS-TWC.
Plot
When a woman accidentally receives a life insurance check for $5,000,000 instead of $50,000, her friend convinces her to keep the money and they both end up on a mad dash towards Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands.
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine as Eva[2]
- Jessica Lange as Maddie[3]
- Demi Moore as Crystal[4]
- Billy Connolly as Chandler[5]
- Santiago Segura as Carlos[5]
- Eileen Grubba as Mrs. Krims[5]
- Matt Walsh as Forbes[6]
- Stephanie Beacham as Tammy
- Howard Hesseman as Vespucci
- Rebecca Da Costa as Flavia
Production
On April 9, 2012, Dimension Films acquired the film, Howard Deutch was set to direct the film with Shirley MacLaine, Jacki Weaver and Alan Arkin joining the cast.[7] On May 17, 2012, Jack Black joined the cast, but later dropped out.[8] On October 17, 2013, Andy Tennant was announced to direct the film.[2] On May 9, 2014, Jessica Lange and Sarah Jessica Parker joined the cast.[3] On June 11, 2014, Demi Moore replaced Sarah Jessica Parker after she dropped out.[4] On June 21, 2014, Matt Walsh joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 10, 2014 in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain), and ended on July 15, 2014.[9][10]
Release
The film premiered on Lifetime on August 22, 2016.[11] The film was released in a limited release on September 16, 2016.[12]
References
- ↑ "Wild Oats". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- 1 2 Fleming, Mike. "Andy Tennant Signs With Paradigm, Has Shirley MacLaine, Jacki Weaver, Alan Arkin Circling 'Wild Oats'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- 1 2 "CANNES: Jessica Lange, Sarah Jessica Parker Joining Shirley Maclaine in 'Wild Oats'". Variety. 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- 1 2 "Demi Moore Replacing Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Wild Oats'". Variety. 2014-06-11. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- 1 2 3 Fleming, Mike. "Shirley MacLaine Joins 'Wild Oats'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- 1 2 "'Veep's Matt Walsh Joins Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Lange In 'Wild Oats'". Deadline.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike. "Dimension Films Acquires 'Wild Oats'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ "Jack Black to Star in WILD OATS Alongside Shirley MacLaine, Jacki Weaver, and Alan Arkin". Collider.com. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ "On The Set For 6/16/14: Boxing Drama 'Southpaw' Starts, 'American Ultra' Wraps". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ "On The Set For 7/21/14: Meg Ryan Directs & Stars In 'Ithaca' Adaptation Starting For Playtone, TWC's 'Tulip Fever' Wraps". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ↑ "Wild Oats". Lifetime. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Wild Oats". Coming Soon. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
External links
- Wild Oats at the Internet Movie Database