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$9.99 (2009) [R]

Featuring:
Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson

Written by:
Etgar Keret
Tatia Rosenthal

Directed by:
Tatia Rosenthal


Release Date:
April 29, 2009

Original Title:
$9.99

Alternate Titles:
9 Dollars 99 Cents
9 dollár 99 cent
9 דולר ו-99 סנט
9,99 долларов
9.99
9.99 долларов

Genres:
Animation | Drama

Production Companies:
Australian Film Finance Corporation
Crossfield
Fortissimo Films
Lama Films
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Sherman Pictures
yes

Production Countries:
Australia | Israel

Ratings / Certifications:
FR: U  PT: M/12  US: R 

Runtime: 78

Joy. Sorrow. Desire. Love. Pain. Fear. Lust. Redemption. Want to know the Meaning of Life? It'll cost you only...

Overview from TheMovieDB

Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite colour pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99.

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Overview from Open Movies

A stop-motion animated story about people living in a Sydney apartment complex looking for meaning in their lives.

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Rankings and Honors

$9.99 (2009) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes 72%
Metacritic 68/100
Awards Won: 3 wins & 4 nominations

Performers

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Production

Animation:
Darren Burgess
Yonatan Bereskin
Norman Yeend
Anthony Elworthy
Sharon Parker
Jan-Erik Maas
Daniel Alderson
Andy Spilsted
Steve Cox

Casting:
Nikki Barrett

Cinematography:
Richard Bradshaw
James Lewis
Susan Stitt

Costume Design:
Caroline Sherman

Director:
Tatia Rosenthal

Music:
Christopher Bowen

Producer:
Amir Harel
Emile Sherman

Production Design:
Melinda Doring

Screenplay:
Etgar Keret
Tatia Rosenthal

Short Story:
Etgar Keret

Sound Designer:
Chen Harpaz

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