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The Last Five Years is a 2014 American musical drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and adapted from Jason Robert Brown's stage musical. It follows the relationship between writer Jamie Wellerstein and actress Cathy Hiatt through songs performed largely by the two central characters. Jamie's story moves forward in time while Cathy's moves backward, so their accounts overlap at only one chronological point, giving the film its distinctive structure.
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What is unusual about the structure of The Last Five Years?
The musical drama tells Jamie and Cathy's relationship through songs performed largely from different points of view. Jamie's story moves forward in time, while Cathy's moves backward, meeting around their wedding.
Who wrote the music for The Last Five Years?
The songs come from Jason Robert Brown's stage musical, which Richard LaGravenese adapted and directed for the 2014 film. The story follows writer Jamie Wellerstein and actress Cathy Hiatt.
Who plays Jamie and Cathy in The Last Five Years movie?
Jeremy Jordan plays Jamie Wellerstein and Anna Kendrick plays Cathy Hiatt. Their relationship is presented mainly through musical performances rather than conventional dialogue scenes.
Is The Last Five Years a film adaptation of a stage musical?
Yes. The 2014 American musical drama adapts Jason Robert Brown's stage musical of the same name. Richard LaGravenese wrote and directed the film.
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