# Me, Myself & Irene

> 2000 comedy film by Peter and Bobby Farrelly

**Wikidata**: [Q844506](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q844506)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me,_Myself_&_Irene)  
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## Summary
Me, Myself & Irene is a 2000 comedy film directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, starring Jim Carrey as a Rhode Island state trooper with dissociative identity disorder. The film was produced by 20th Century Fox and released on June 23, 2000, in the United States.

## Key Facts
- Release date: June 23, 2000 (United States)
- Directors: Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly
- Lead actor: Jim Carrey
- Genre: Comedy
- Production company: 20th Century Fox
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Country of origin: United States
- Language: English
- IMDb ID: tt0183505
- Box office gross: $149,465,000 worldwide
- Budget: $51,000,000
- Metacritic score: 49/100
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 48%
- IMDb rating: 5.4/10
- Wikidata ID: Q1495
- Wikipedia sitelinks: 38 language editions

## FAQs
**What is the plot of Me, Myself & Irene?**
The film follows Charlie Baileygates, a mild-mannered Rhode Island state trooper who develops a split personality named Hank after years of suppressing his anger. When Charlie falls for Irene Waters, a woman on the run from corrupt police, both personalities compete for her affection while protecting her from danger.

**Who are the main cast members?**
Jim Carrey stars as Charlie Baileygates/Hank Evans, Renée Zellweger plays Irene Waters, and the supporting cast includes Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, Jerod Mixon, Chris Cooper, and Robert Forster.

**What is the film's connection to the Farrelly brothers?**
Me, Myself & Irene was written and directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, marking their fourth collaboration after Dumb and Dumber (1994), Kingpin (1996), and There's Something About Mary (1998). The Farrelly brothers are known for their signature blend of gross-out humor and romantic comedy.

**How was the film received by critics and audiences?**
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 49/100. However, it was a commercial success, grossing $149.5 million worldwide against a $51 million budget, indicating stronger audience reception than critical consensus.

## Why It Matters
Me, Myself & Irene represents a significant entry in the Farrelly brothers' filmography and Jim Carrey's career during his peak comedic period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The film showcases Carrey's physical comedy skills and ability to portray multiple personalities, building on his previous work in The Mask (1994) and Liar Liar (1997). As a major studio comedy from 20th Century Fox, it contributed to the landscape of early 2000s American comedy films and demonstrated the commercial viability of R-rated comedies with broad appeal. The film's exploration of mental health themes through comedy, while controversial, sparked discussions about the portrayal of dissociative identity disorder in popular media.

## Notable For
- Jim Carrey's dual role performance as Charlie Baileygates and Hank Evans
- The Farrelly brothers' signature blend of gross-out humor and romantic comedy
- Commercial success despite mixed critical reception
- Exploration of dissociative identity disorder as a comedic device
- Featuring early career appearances by actors like Anthony Anderson
- Soundtrack featuring artists like The Hives and New Radicals
- Filming locations in Rhode Island and Vermont
- $149.5 million worldwide box office gross against $51 million budget
- R-rating for crude sexual humor, language, and violence

## Body

### Production and Development
Me, Myself & Irene was produced by Conundrum Entertainment and 20th Century Fox, with the Farrelly brothers serving as both writers and directors. The film was shot primarily in Rhode Island and Vermont, utilizing locations that would become familiar in subsequent Farrelly brothers productions. The production budget was $51 million, which was substantial for a comedy film at the time, reflecting the studio's confidence in the Farrelly-Carrey collaboration following the success of There's Something About Mary.

### Cast and Characters
Jim Carrey took on the challenging dual role of Charlie Baileygates, a gentle and repressed state trooper, and his aggressive alter ego Hank Evans. This performance required Carrey to switch between two distinct personalities within scenes, showcasing his physical comedy skills and range as an actor. Renée Zellweger starred as Irene Waters, the love interest who becomes entangled in Charlie/Hank's chaotic life. The supporting cast included Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee, and Jerod Mixon as Charlie's three illegitimate sons, Chris Cooper as Colonel Partington, and Robert Forster as Agent Boshane.

### Release and Distribution
The film premiered in the United States on June 23, 2000, with international releases following throughout the summer and fall of that year. 20th Century Fox handled worldwide distribution, leveraging their marketing expertise to promote the film's blend of romantic comedy and outrageous humor. The release strategy positioned the film as summer counter-programming to more action-oriented blockbusters, targeting adult audiences seeking comedy alternatives.

### Critical Reception
Upon release, Me, Myself & Irene received mixed reviews from film critics. The Rotten Tomatoes aggregate score stands at 48% based on reviews from mainstream critics, while Metacritic calculated a score of 49 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews." Critics were divided on the film's balance of heart and crude humor, with some praising Carrey's performance while others found the material inconsistent. The film's treatment of mental health themes through comedy generated particular discussion among reviewers.

### Commercial Performance
Despite the mixed critical reception, Me, Myself & Irene performed well at the box office. The film grossed $149,465,000 worldwide, with $90,569,604 coming from domestic (North American) markets and $58,895,396 from international territories. This commercial success represented a significant return on the $51 million production budget and demonstrated the enduring appeal of the Farrelly-Carrey collaboration to mainstream audiences.

### Cultural Impact and Legacy
The film has maintained a presence in popular culture as an example of early 2000s comedy and Jim Carrey's work during his most commercially successful period. While not achieving the classic status of some of Carrey's earlier films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective or The Mask, Me, Myself & Irene remains a notable entry in his filmography and in the Farrelly brothers' body of work. The film's exploration of dissociative identity disorder, though comedic, contributed to broader cultural conversations about mental health representation in media.

### Technical Specifications
The film has a runtime of 116 minutes (1 hour and 56 minutes) and was rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "crude sexual humor, language, and violence." The cinematography was handled by Mark Irwin, a frequent collaborator with the Farrelly brothers, and the film's editing was completed by Christopher Greenbury. The soundtrack featured contemporary rock and alternative artists, contributing to the film's energetic tone.

### Related Works and Connections
Me, Myself & Irene exists within the broader context of the Farrelly brothers' filmography, which includes other notable comedies like Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, There's Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. The film also connects to Jim Carrey's career trajectory during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period that included other major comedies like Me, Myself & Irene, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Bruce Almighty. The film's production company, 20th Century Fox, was one of the major Hollywood studios that dominated comedy film production during this era.

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