| Pumpkin | |
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| Directed By | Adam Larson Broder, Anthony Abrams |
| Written By | Adam Larson Broder |
| Cast | Christina Ricci, Hank Harris, Dominique Swain, Sam Ball |
| Produced By | Karen Barber, Albert Berger, Christina Ricci, Andrea Sperling, Ron Yerxa |
| Cinematography By | Tim Suhrstedt |
| Film Editing By | Richard Halsey, Sloane Klevin |
| Music By | John Ottman |
| Studio | American Zoetrope |
| Distributed By | United Artists |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | June 28, 2002 |
| Runtime | 117 Minutes |
| Rating | R |
Overview[]
Pumpkin (2002) is a satirical dark romantic comedy about Carolyn McDuffy, a sorority girl who unexpectedly falls in love with Pumpkin Romanoff, a young man with a developmental disability. Their unconventional relationship challenges societal norms and exposes the hypocrisy of those around them.
Plot[]
The film follows Carolyn as she initially joins a charity program to coach athletes with disabilities, aiming to help her sorority win an award. Paired with Pumpkin, she is at first uncomfortable but soon finds herself drawn to his genuine kindness and humanity. As their bond deepens, Carolyn faces backlash from her sorority sisters, family, and Pumpkin's overprotective mother. The story explores themes of love, acceptance, and the courage to defy expectations, blending dark humor with poignant social commentary.
Cast[]
- Christina Ricci as Carolyn McDuffy
- Hank Harris as Jesse "Pumpkin" Romanoff
- Brenda Blethyn as Judy Romanoff
- Dominique Swain as Jeanine Kryszinsky
- Marisa Coughlan as Julie Thurber
- Sam Ball as Kent Woodlands
- Harry J. Lennix as Robert Meary
- Nina Foch as Betsy Collander
- Melissa McCarthy as Cici Pinkus
- Caroline Aaron as Claudia Prinsinger
- Lisa Banes as Chippy McDuffy
- Julio Oscar Mechoso as Dr. Frederico Cruz
- Phil Reeves as Burt Wohlfert
- Marisa Petroro as Courtney Burke
- Tait Smith as Hansie Prinsinger
- Michael Bacall as Casey Whitner
- Amy Adams as Alex
- Beverly Lynne as Sorority Sister
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Pumpkin. 2002.