Short storyline
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lifestyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another.
More info:
Runtime: Germany: 102 min (European Film Market) | USA: 98 min
Release Date: 10 February 2010 (Belgium)
Country: France, USA
Box office: Budget: $13,000,000 (estimated). Opening Weekend: $112,520 (USA) (5 December 2010) (6 Screens). Gross: $1,800,246 (USA) (23 January 2011)
Soundtrack: Hallelujah, We Shall Rise