A Map of the World

1999 film
Movie film Q320417
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A Map of the World

Summary

A Map of the World is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • A Map of the World received the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].
  • A Map of the World's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • A Map of the World was directed by Scott Elliott[5].
  • Peter Hedges wrote the screenplay for A Map of the World[6].
  • Polly Platt wrote the screenplay for A Map of the World[7].
  • A Map of the World's composer is recorded as Pat Metheny[8].
  • A Map of the World's genre is drama film[9].
  • A Map of the World's genre is film based on a novel[10].
  • A Map of the World's based on is recorded as A Map of the World[11].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was Sigourney Weaver[12].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was David Strathairn[13].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was Marc Donato[14].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was Julianne Moore[15].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was Chloë Sevigny[16].
  • A cast member of A Map of the World was Arliss Howard[17].
  • A Map of the World was produced by Frank Marshall[18].
  • A Map of the World's director of photography is recorded as Seamus McGarvey[19].
  • The original language of A Map of the World was English[20].
  • A Map of the World was distributed by video on demand[21].
  • A Map of the World's review score is recorded as 65%[22].
  • A Map of the World's review score is recorded as 6.4/10[23].
  • A Map of the World's review score is recorded as 66/100[24].
  • A Map of the World's color is recorded as color[25].
  • A Map of the World's country of origin is recorded as United States[26].
  • A Map of the World was published on January 1, 1999[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

A Map of the World was produced by Frank Marshall[18]. It was directed by Scott Elliott[5]. Screenwriters include Peter Hedges[6] and Polly Platt[7]. Cast members include Sigourney Weaver[12], David Strathairn[13], Marc Donato[14], Julianne Moore[15], Chloë Sevigny[16], and Arliss Howard[17].

Publication

A Map of the World was released on January 1, 1999[27]. The original language of it was English[20]. Genres include drama film[9] and film based on a novel[10]. It was distributed by video on demand[21].

Reception

A Map of the World received the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress[3]. Reviews include 65%[22], 6.4/10[23], and 66/100[24].

Adaptations and Inspiration

A Map of the World's after a work by is recorded as Jane Hamilton[28].

Why It Matters

A Map of the World ranks in the top 4% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

What awards did A Map of the World receive?

Honors received include National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . nationalboardofreview.org. Retrieved . nationalboardofreview.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of origin United States
    Genre drama film, film based on a novel
    Color color
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