Broken Flowers

Sometimes life brings some strange surprises

Release Date 2005-07-31
Runtime 106 minutes
Status Released
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Overview

Introverted Don Johnston receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates Don to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames seeking answers.

Budget $10,000,000
Revenue $46,720,491
Vote Average 6.9/10
Vote Count 1394
Popularity 1.3066
Original Language en

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

Broken Flowers, on the surface, is a simple narrative, but it subtly critiques suburban disillusionment and the detached nature of modern life. The film portrays a man adrift, grappling with the consequences of his past actions and facing an uncertain future, a reflection of anxieties prevalent in contemporary society.

  • Bill Murray's understated and melancholic performance as Don Johnston is captivating and perfectly embodies the character's detached existence.
  • The film's unique and episodic road trip structure offers a compelling exploration of lost connections and the lingering effects of past relationships.
  • The movie explores universal themes of regret, aging, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
  • Jim Jarmusch's signature deadpan humor and distinctive visual style create a mood that is both humorous and deeply poignant.

Fun Facts

  • The film features a prominent Ethiopian jazz soundtrack, contributing to the film's distinctive atmosphere. Jim Jarmusch is known for his eclectic music choices in his films.
  • Many of the actresses playing Don's former lovers (Sharon Stone, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange) bring their own established personas and histories to their roles, adding layers of subtext to their interactions with Murray's character.
  • The use of pink in the film, from Don's pink stationery to the pink roses, is a recurring motif that connects him to the mystery and perhaps suggests a lost connection to his feminine side.

Available Languages

English US
Title:
"Sometimes life brings some strange surprises"
Français FR
Title:
"Parfois la vie réserve d'étranges surprises"
Pусский RU
Title: Сломанные цветы
"«Иногда жизнь преподносит странные сюрпризы»"
Türkçe TR
Title: Kırık Çiçekler
""
Português PT
Title: Broken Flowers - Flores Partidas
""
suomi FI
Title: Broken Flowers - särkyneet kukat
"Joskus elämä tarjoaa outoja yllätyksiä."

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Media

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Broken Flowers | Bill Murray Finds Out He Has a Long Lost Son
Trailer
Broken Flowers (2005) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 4K trichromy