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Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009)

★ 4.9PG-13103 minDirector: Marc Lawrence

2009 film by Marc Lawrence

Did You Hear About the Morgans? is a 2009 American romantic comedy thriller film directed and written by Marc Lawrence. Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker portray the film's protagonists, Paul and Meryl Morgan, a recently separated New York City power couple on the verge of divorce until they witness the murder of Meryl's client. They are forced to enter into temporary witness protection, given new identities, and relocated to a small Wyoming town (the fictional Ray, Wyoming, 45 minutes out of Cody). Supporting roles are played by Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Elisabeth Moss, and Wilford Brimley. It is the second collaboration of Grant and Parker, following the 1996 film Extreme Measures.

The film premiered in New York on December 14, 2009, and in London the following day. It was released to the United States on December 18 and to most of Europe in January 2010. It received generally negative reviews from critics. The film grossed $6,616,571 in its opening weekend and earned $85 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Did You Hear About the Morgans? about?
Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) — Meryl and Paul Morgan have separated since his infidelity. He's a Manhattan lawyer, seeking forgiveness. She's moved on, focusing on real estate sales. As he walks her to an appointment one evening, pleading his case, they witness a murder, and the murderer sees them. The F.B.I.
Is Did You Hear About the Morgans? based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Did You Hear About the Morgans? scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.