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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Jewtopia | name = Jewtopia
| image =Jewtopia.jpg | image = Jewtopia.jpg
| caption = | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = Bryan Fogel<br />]<br />Pavlina Hatoupis<br />Courtney Mizel<br />Sam Wolfson | producer = Bryan Fogel<br />]<br />Pavlina Hatoupis<br />Courtney Mizel<br />Tucker Tooley
| screenplay = Bryan Fogel<br />Sam Wolfson | screenplay = Bryan Fogel<br />Sam Wolfson
| based_on = {{based on|'']''}}
| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />] | starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]
| music = ] | music = ]
| cinematography = | cinematography = Sandra Valde-Hansen
| editing = | editing = Wendy Smith
| studio = Ministry of Content<br />Oops Doughnuts Productions | studio = Ministry of Content<br />Oops Doughnuts Productions
| distributor = | distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2012|04|26|Newport Beach}} | released = {{Film date|2012|04|26|Newport Beach}}
| runtime = | runtime = 88 minutes
| country = United States | country = United States
| language = English | language = English
| budget =
| gross = | budget =
| gross =
}} }}
'''''Jewtopia''''' is an independent comedy film. It is a film adaptation of one of the longest running off-] plays. The film is directed by ], and written by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson. It stars ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1999902/fullcredits#cast |title=Full cast and crew for 'Jewtopia' |work=] |accessdate=2011-08-08}}</ref> '''''Jewtopia''''' (also known as '''''Finding Ms. Right''''')<ref>{{cite web |title=Finding Ms. Right |url=https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/6ddf01173f605a9192d23161ecabb780/finding-ms-right |website=The Roku Channel |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref> is a 2012 independent comedy film, an adaptation of a long-running ] play ]. The film is directed by ] and written by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson. It stars ], ], ], and ].


== Plot == == Plot ==
Christian O’Connell (Ivan Sergei) has met the girl of his dreams in Alison Marks (Jennifer Love Hewitt). Unfortunately, Christian told Alison (who happens to be a ]’s daughter) that his name was Avi Rosenberg, and that he was ] – neither of which is true. Desperate to keep up the illusion, he turns to his childhood best friend, Adam Lipschitz (]), to teach him how to "act Jewish". But Adam has problems of his own, with a fiancée (]) pushing him closer to a mental breakdown as their wedding approaches. With the best intentions, Adam and Christian attempt to help each other out, but things quickly go completely wrong. Christian O’Connell has met the girl of his dreams in Allison Marks. Unfortunately, Christian told Allison (who happens to be a ]’s daughter) that his name was Avi Rosenberg, and that he was ]—neither of which is true. Desperate to keep up the illusion, he turns to his childhood best friend, Adam Lipschitz, to teach him how to "act Jewish", but Adam has problems of his own, with a fiancée pushing him closer to a mental breakdown as their wedding approaches. With the best intentions, Adam and Christian attempt to help each other out, but things quickly get out of hand.


== Cast == == Cast ==
⚫ * ] as Allison Marks
* ] as Christian O'Connell * ] as Christian O'Connell
⚫ * ] as Alison Marks
* ] as Adam Lipschitz * ] as Adam Lipschitz
* ] as Marcy Marx * ] as Marci Marks
⚫ * ] as Rebecca Ogin
* ] as Buck O'Connell * ] as Buck O'Connell
* ] as Betsy O'Connell * ] as Betsy O'Connell
* ] as Dr. Sutton
* ] as Arlene Lipschitz * ] as Arlene Lipschitz
* ] as Nurse Boo
* ] as Hannah Daniels * ] as Hannah Daniels
* ] as Eileen Daniels * ] as Eileen Daniels
* ] as Bruce Daniels * ] as Bruce Daniels
⚫ * ] as Rebecca Ogin
* ] as Dennis Lipschitz * ] as Dennis Lipschitz
* ] as Jill Lipschitz * ] as Jill Lipschitz
* ] as Young Alison Marks * ] as Juan
* Dominique Grund as Young Allison Marks
* ] as Sala Khan * ] as Sala Khan
* ] as Chuck O'Connell


== Production == == Production ==
⚫ The film was announced on July 15, 2011, with initial cast listings for the film being released concurrently.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Love Hewitt cast in 'Jewtopia' movie |url=http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/07/19/3088604/jewtopia-movie-cast |publisher=JTA |access-date=October 2, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822094404/http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/07/19/3088604/jewtopia-movie-cast |archive-date=August 22, 2011 }}</ref> Sergei and Hewitt led the announcement, with the full cast list, including Moore, ], and Hewitt's former '']'' co-star ], being released on August 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Propst|first=Andy|title=Jennifer Love Hewitt, Joel David Moore, Ivan Sergei Set for Jewtopia Movie|url=http://www.theatermania.com/los-angeles/news/08-2011/jennifer-love-hewitt-joel-david-moore-ivan-sergei_38928.html|publisher=Theater Mania|accessdate=October 2, 2011}}</ref>
=== Casting ===
⚫ The film was announced on July 15, 2011, with initial cast listings for the film being released concurrently.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Love Hewitt cast in ‘Jewtopia’ movie|url=http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/07/19/3088604/jewtopia-movie-cast|publisher=''JTA''|accessdate=October 2, 2011}}</ref> Sergei and Hewitt led the announcement, with the full cast list, including ], ] and Hewitt's former '']'' co-star ], being released on August 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Propst|first=Andy|title=Jennifer Love Hewitt, Joel David Moore, Ivan Sergei Set for Jewtopia Movie|url=http://www.theatermania.com/los-angeles/news/08-2011/jennifer-love-hewitt-joel-david-moore-ivan-sergei_38928.html|publisher=''Theater Mania''|accessdate=October 2, 2011}}</ref>


⚫ ''Jewtopia'' began filming in ], ], on July 18, 2011,<ref name="Cast1">{{cite news |url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040997 |title=Joel David Moore joins 'Jewtopia' |work=variety.com |accessdate=2011-08-08 |first=Jeff |last=Sneider |date=August 8, 2011}}</ref> and wrapped on August 10, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheReal_Jlh/status/101400482337144833 |title=TheReal_Jlh |website=Twitter |date=August 10, 2011 |accessdate=August 11, 2011}}</ref>
=== Filming ===
⚫ ''Jewtopia'' began filming in ], ], on July 18, 2011,<ref name="Cast1">{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040997 |title=Joel David Moore joins 'Jewtopia' |work=variety.com |accessdate=2011-08-08 |first=Jeff |last=Sneider |date=August 8, 2011}}</ref> and wrapped on August 10, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/TheReal_Jlh/status/101400482337144833 |title=TheReal_Jlh |publisher=''Twitter'' |date=August 10, 2011 |accessdate=August 11, 2011}}</ref>


⚫ The film premiered in April 2012 at the ].<ref>{{citation|title=Newport Beach film fest: 'Jewtopia,' John Wayne and lots more|journal=]|date= April 25, 2012|first=Laura|last=Randall|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/04/newport-beach-film-fest-spotlights-comedy-sports-john-wayne.html}}.</ref>
===Premier===
⚫ The film premiered in April 2012 at the ].<ref>{{citation|title=Newport Beach film fest: 'Jewtopia,' John Wayne and lots more|journal=]|date= April 25, 2012|first=Laura|last=Randall|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/04/newport-beach-film-fest-spotlights-comedy-sports-john-wayne.html}}.</ref> The film opened<span> to very negative reviews with 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 8% on Metacritic, and 4.1 out of 10 on IMDb.</span>
==Reception==
On '']'', the film has a rating of 18% based on reviews from 11 critics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jewtopia |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jewtopia |website=] |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref>


== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* {{IMDb title|1999902|Jewtopia}} * {{IMDb title|0878814|Jewtopia}}


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2012 American film
Jewtopia
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBryan Fogel
Screenplay byBryan Fogel
Sam Wolfson
Based onJewtopia
Produced byBryan Fogel
Andy Fickman
Pavlina Hatoupis
Courtney Mizel
Tucker Tooley
StarringJennifer Love Hewitt
Ivan Sergei
Joel David Moore
Wendie Malick
Nicollette Sheridan
Lin Shaye
Sharon Wilkins
Rita Wilson
Jon Lovitz
CinematographySandra Valde-Hansen
Edited byWendy Smith
Music byNathan Wang
Production
companies		Ministry of Content
Oops Doughnuts Productions
Release date
  • April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26) (Newport Beach)
Running time88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jewtopia (also known as Finding Ms. Right) is a 2012 independent comedy film, an adaptation of a long-running off-Broadway play of the same name. The film is directed by Bryan Fogel and written by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson. It stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ivan Sergei, Joel David Moore, and Nicollette Sheridan.

Plot

Christian O’Connell has met the girl of his dreams in Allison Marks. Unfortunately, Christian told Allison (who happens to be a rabbi’s daughter) that his name was Avi Rosenberg, and that he was Jewish—neither of which is true. Desperate to keep up the illusion, he turns to his childhood best friend, Adam Lipschitz, to teach him how to "act Jewish", but Adam has problems of his own, with a fiancée pushing him closer to a mental breakdown as their wedding approaches. With the best intentions, Adam and Christian attempt to help each other out, but things quickly get out of hand.

Cast

Production

The film was announced on July 15, 2011, with initial cast listings for the film being released concurrently. Sergei and Hewitt led the announcement, with the full cast list, including Moore, Wendie Malick, and Hewitt's former Ghost Whisperer co-star Camryn Manheim, being released on August 8, 2012.

Jewtopia began filming in Los Angeles, California, on July 18, 2011, and wrapped on August 10, 2011.

The film premiered in April 2012 at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 18% based on reviews from 11 critics.

References

  1. "Finding Ms. Right". The Roku Channel. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. "Jennifer Love Hewitt cast in 'Jewtopia' movie". JTA. Archived from the original on August 22, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  3. Propst, Andy. "Jennifer Love Hewitt, Joel David Moore, Ivan Sergei Set for Jewtopia Movie". Theater Mania. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  4. Sneider, Jeff (August 8, 2011). "Joel David Moore joins 'Jewtopia'". variety.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  5. "TheReal_Jlh". Twitter. August 10, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  6. Randall, Laura (April 25, 2012), "Newport Beach film fest: 'Jewtopia,' John Wayne and lots more", Los Angeles Times.
  7. "Jewtopia". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 10 August 2021.

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