"In Goddess we trust."

1999

1h 37m

5.2(139 votes)

Fantasy

Comedy

Romance

Overview

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.

Where to Watch

Rent

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Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

39 members

Acting

Albert Brooks

Steven Phillips

Acting

Sharon Stone

Sarah Little

Acting

Andie MacDowell

Laura Phillips

Acting

Jeff Bridges

Jack Warrick

Acting

Cybill Shepherd

Self

Acting

Monica Mikala

Julie Phillips

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Acting

Jamie Alexis

Mary Phillips

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Marnie Shelton

Jennifer

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Catherine MacNeal

Anne

Acting

Mark Feuerstein

Josh Martin

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Lorenzo Lamas

Acting

Jennifer Tilly

Acting

Bradley Whitford

Hal

Acting

Skip O'Brien

Universal Studio Guard

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Aude Charles

Spielberg Secretary #1

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Ange Billman

Spielberg Secretary #2

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Gannon Daniels

Spielberg Secretary #3

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Jennie Ventriss

Older Secretary

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Steven Wright

Stan Spielberg

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Bobby Edner

Boy at Sarah's House

Acting

Stacey Travis

Phyllis

Acting

Michelle Crosby Jones

Tiffany Saleswoman

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Paul C. Jenson

Four Seasons Porter

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Steve Valentine

Four Seasons Assistant Manager

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Greg Grunberg

Four Seasons Hotel Security

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Rob Reiner

Acting

Alexandra Kaplan

Rob Reiner's Daughter

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Steven Anthony Lawrence

Rob Reiner's Son

Acting

Wolfgang Puck

Directing

James Cameron

Acting

Jill Tobin

Female Attendant

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Directing

Martin Scorsese

Acting

Mario Opinato

European Man

Acting

Walter Williamson

Bruno

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Dakin Matthews

Dr. Jacobson

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Concetta Tomei

Nurse Rennert

Acting

A.J. Orta

Boy in Cookie Store

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Acting

Greg Bronson

Hotel Doorman (uncredited)

Acting

Phil Hawn

Tiffany Patron (uncredited)

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