Music and Lyrics

2007

"Love hits the right note when hearts collide."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Come back^? 🇪🇸 ES: Letra y Música^? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Come-back^? 🇩🇪 DE: Mitten ins Herz - Ein Song für dich^? 🇵🇹 PT: Letra e Música^? All international titles (11) →

Comedy Romance Music 104 min 6.5/10

Synopsis

Music and Lyrics is a movie released in 2007.

Music and Lyrics is a romantic comedy that explores the intersection of love and creativity within the music industry. The film centers around Alex Fletcher, a washed-up pop star from the 1980s, who is given a chance to revitalize his career by writing a song for a current pop sensation. To succeed, he teams up with Sophie Fisher, a quirky and talented writer who has her own struggles. As they collaborate on the song, the two navigate their contrasting personalities and backgrounds, leading to unexpected connections. The atmosphere of the film balances light-hearted humor with charming moments of romance, set against a backdrop of catchy musical numbers. The exploration of themes such as second chances and the artistic process provides depth to the narrative. Music and Lyrics showcases the challenges of pursuing dreams while highlighting the importance of personal relationships in the creative journey. This film invites audiences into a whimsical world where love and music intertwine, creating a delightful viewing experience.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	1/5
Sexual Content	2/5
Language	1/5
Drugs / Alcohol	1/5
Frightening Elements	0/5

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Violence

There are some mild instances of comedic situations that involve misunderstandings and light physical comedy.

Sexual Content

There are references to romantic relationships, some flirting, and mild innuendos, but no explicit content.

Language

There are occasional mild profanities and terms, but they are infrequent.

Drugs / Alcohol

Mild depictions of alcohol consumption in social settings.

Frightening Elements

There are no frightening elements present in the film.

Summary for parents:

The film features a lighthearted romantic plot with comedic elements. While it contains some mild language and sexual innuendo, it is generally appropriate for older children and teenagers.

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Box Office

Budget: $40,000,000

Revenue: $145,896,422

Profit $105,896,422

ROI +264.7% (3.6x)

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Cast of Music and Lyrics

Drew Barrymore

Sophie Fisher

Hugh Grant

Alex Fletcher

Brad Garrett

Chris Riley

Haley Bennett

Cora Corman

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Keywords

#romcom 31 #piano 10 #pop star 9 #has been 4 #songwriting 2 #lyrics 1

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment

Village Roadshow Pictures

Flower Films

Trivia & Fun Facts about Music and Lyrics

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• A notable easter egg in the film is the appearance of cameos from real-life music industry figures, subtly blending fiction with reality.

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• Hugh Grant was initially hesitant to take on the role of Alex Fletcher due to his reservations about musical performances, but ultimately embraced the challenge.

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• In one scene, the background music is slightly out of sync with the characters' lip movements, which is a minor continuity issue that went unnoticed during filming.

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• The film features a song titled 'Way Back into Love,' which became popular and is often associated with the romantic comedy genre.

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• The character of Cora Corman was originally envisioned as a parody of modern pop stars, highlighting the differences between 80s music and contemporary trends.

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