SCScreencodex
⌘K

The Door in the Floor (2004)

★ 6.6R107 minDirector: Kip Williams

2004 film by Kip Williams

The Door in the Floor is a 2004 American psychological drama film written and directed by Tod Williams, and starring Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, Jon Foster, and Bijou Phillips. It follows a writer (Bridges) and his wife (Basinger) whose familial structure begins disintegrating after he hires an assistant (Foster) who resembles one of the couple's recently-deceased sons. Elle Fanning, Mimi Rogers, and Robert LuPone appear in supporting roles.

The screenplay is based on the first third of the 1998 novel A Widow for One Year by John Irving.

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

FAQ

What is The Door in the Floor about?
The Door in the Floor (2004) — Alternately tragic and comic, an exploration of the complexities of love in both its brightest and darkest corners. Adapted from John Irving's best-selling novel A Widow for One Year, the film is set in the privileged beach community of East Hampton, New York and chronicles one p
Is The Door in the Floor based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Door in the Floor scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is The Door in the Floor (2004) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex