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Everything Is Illuminated

Everything Is Illuminated

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A young Jewish American man endeavors—with the help of eccentric, distant relatives—to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II—in a Ukrainian village which was ultimately razed by the Nazis.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Everything Is Illuminated
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2005-09-05
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 7.256/10 (793 votes)
  • Budget: $7,000,000
  • Revenue: $3,601,974
  • Production Companies: Stillking Films, Warner Independent Pictures, Telegraph Films, Big Beach
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1304
  • Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English

Cast & Crew

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

as Jonathan Safran Foer

Eugene Hutz

Eugene Hutz

as Alex

Boris Lyoskin

Boris Lyoskin

as Grandfather

Jana Hrabětova

Jana Hrabětova

as Jonathan's Grandmother

Jonathan Safran Foer

Jonathan Safran Foer

as Leaf Blower

Stephen Samudovsky

Stephen Samudovsky

as Jonathan's Grandfather Safran

Oleksandr Choroshko

Oleksandr Choroshko

as Alexander Perchov, Father

Gil Kazimirov

Gil Kazimirov

as Igor

Zuzana Hodková

Zuzana Hodková

as Alex's Mother

Ljubomir Dezera

Ljubomir Dezera

as Young Jonathan

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Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

blindness and impaired visionnazigrandparent grandchild relationshipmass murderpop culturejourney in the pastsouvenircollectorantisemitismphotographcloseted homosexualgay themeukraine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everything Is Illuminated?

Everything Is Illuminated is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2005-09-05.

Who are the main actors in Everything Is Illuminated?

The main cast includes Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz, Boris Lyoskin, Jana Hrabětova, Jonathan Safran Foer, .

Where can I watch Everything Is Illuminated online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Everything Is Illuminated is available.

Is Everything Is Illuminated based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Everything Is Illuminated?

Everything Is Illuminated has an IMDb rating of 7.256/10 based on 793 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Everything Is Illuminated?

The movie had a production budget of $7,000,000 and earned $3,601,974 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Everything Is Illuminated?

The soundtrack was composed by Stillking Films, Warner Independent Pictures, Telegraph Films, Big Beach. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Everything Is Illuminated filmed?

Everything Is Illuminated was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Everything Is Illuminated?

The total runtime of Everything Is Illuminated is 106 minutes.

Is Everything Is Illuminated suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Everything Is Illuminated?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Everything Is Illuminated.

Does Everything Is Illuminated have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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