The Center of the World movie poster

The Center of the World

April 19, 2001 1h 28m 5.0/10 (82 votes)

Originally released in 2001. The Center of the World is a drama/romance film. directed by Wayne Wang. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, and Carla Gugino

Synopsis

A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 19, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (82 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Redeemable Features
  • Artisan Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Center of the World about?

A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing f...

Who directed The Center of the World?

The Center of the World was directed by Wayne Wang.

How long is The Center of the World?

The Center of the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Center of the World released?

The Center of the World was released on April 19, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Center of the World?

The main cast of The Center of the World includes Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino, Shane Edelman, Karry Brown.