The Dilemma
Two best friends. Nothing could come between them... or could it?
2011 | 111m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Ron Howard |
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| Writer: | Allan Loeb |
| Staring: |
| Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 13, 2011 |
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| Director: | Ron Howard |
| Writer: | Allan Loeb |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | chicago, illinois, adultery, infidelity, married couple, male friendship, engine, truth, love, dilemma, dating, moral dilemma, caught, gambling addiction, secret investigation, affair, best friends, secrets, business partners, wife cheating on husband, longtime friends |
| Production Companies | Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Wild West Picture Show Productions, Brian Grazer Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $67,112,664
Budget: $70,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Vince Vaughn | Ronny Valentine |
| Kevin James | Nick Brannen |
| Winona Ryder | Geneva Brannen |
| Jennifer Connelly | Beth |
| Queen Latifah | Dana |
| Channing Tatum | Zip |
| Clint Howard | Herbert Trimpy |
| Rance Howard | Burt |
| Laura Whyte | Sue |
| Amy Morton | Diane Popovich |
| Talulah Riley | Concept Car Spokesmodel |
| Chelcie Ross | Thomas Fern |
| Heidi Johanningmeier | Shoot the Puck Girl |
| Rebecca Spence | Jackie |
| Grace Rex | Cousin Betty |
| Mimi Sagadin | B & V Worker |
| Eduardo N. Martinez | Felix |
| Guy Van Swearingen | Saul |
| Troy West | Dr. Rosenstone |
| Mike McNamara | Cousin James |
| Tim Rhoze | Charles |
| Madison Dirks | B & V Worker |
| Michael Patrick Thornton | B & V Worker |
| Sandy Marshall | Medic at Gardens |
| William Smillie | Poissonier |
| Jillian Burfete | Restaurant Server |
| Katie Korby | Restaurant Server |
| Catherine Bruzzini | Restaurant Patron |
| Laura Cooper | Waitress |
| Mariko Hayashi-Hall | Vietnamese Parlor Owner |
| Cheryl Hamada | Vietnamese Parlor Worker |
| Gary Houston | Camera Clerk |
| Wendy George | Store Clerk |
| Keith Kupferer | Bank Customer |
| Kevin Bigley | Bank Customer |
| Christina Anthony | Bank Customer |
| Philip Rayburn Smith | Gilbert |
| Elaine Robinson | Mom |
| Noah Jerome Schwartz | Son |
| Chanté René Linwood | El Train Patron |
| Kielor Roberts | Diane's Son |
| Benjamin Toby Mullinkosson | Skate Rat |
| Nick Brade | Skate Rat |
| Michael Trnka | Skate Rat |
| Karen Aldridge | Receptionist |
| Gene Honda | Shoot the Puck Announcer |
| Brennan Buhl | Shoot the Puck Guy |
| William M. Connor | Disgruntled Fan |
| Christopher Meister | Concession Stand Customer |
| Charlie Hilbrant | Concession Stand Customer |
| DuShon Monique Brown | Weiner Circle Worker (uncredited) |
| Duke Czlonka | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Joe DeBartolo | Blackhawks Fan (uncredited) |
| Shannon Edwards | Palm Garden Docent (uncredited) |
| Jessica Starr Folger | Blackhawks Fan (uncredited) |
| Andrew Lee | Gambler (uncredited) |
| Matthew LeFevour | Ice Security (uncredited) |
| Ashley Lobo | Blackhawks Ice Crew Girl (uncredited) |
| Bernadette Lords | Jeep Auto Representative (uncredited) |
| Dave McNulty | Businessman in Lobby (uncredited) |
| Carmine Perrelli | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Eric Pierson | Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Steven James Price | Chrysler Executive (uncredited) |
| Aaron Sauerland | Blackhawks Fan (uncredited) |
| Walt Sloan | Chrysler Employee (uncredited) |
| Jason Stebbings | El Train Rider (uncredited) |
| January Stern | Chrysler Executive (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Swearingen | Auto Show Attendee (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ron Howard | Director |
| Allan Loeb | Writer |
| Melissa Pryor | Casting Associate |
| Chris Cleek | Set Designer |
| Kathleen McGill | Unit Production Manager |
| Jenn Gaw | Casting Assistant |
| Jamie Stires | Casting Associate |
| Daniel P. Hanley | Editor |
| Sherry Gallarneau | Script Supervisor |
| Vail Romeyn | Production Supervisor |
| Adam Boor | Location Scout |
| David W. Krummel | Set Designer |
| Dawn Swiderski | Supervising Art Director |
| Josh Breit | Casting Associate |
| Allison Bader | Casting Associate |
| Justin Haut | Production Coordinator |
| Kathy Lucas | Set Decoration |
| Daniel B. Clancy | Production Design |
| Jami Primmer | Set Designer |
| Paul Allen | Set Dresser |
| J. John Corbett | Title Designer |
| Salvatore Totino | Director of Photography |
| Mike Hill | Editor |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting |
| Lorne Balfe | Original Music Composer |
| Hans Zimmer | Original Music Composer |
| Natalie M. Meyer | Stunts |
| Joe Bucaro III | Stunt Coordinator |
| Daniel Orlandi | Costume Designer |
| Alexandra Patsavas | Music Supervisor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Vince Vaughn | Producer |
| Brian Grazer | Producer |
| Todd Hallowell | Executive Producer |
| Victoria Vaughn | Executive Producer |
| Kathleen McGill | Associate Producer |
| Kim Roth | Executive Producer |
| Louisa Velis | Associate Producer |
| William M. Connor | Associate Producer |
| Ron Howard | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 22 | 41 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 | 25 | 45 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 | 20 | 50 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 33 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
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