Overview

The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Oscar for Best Actress (2003) and the National Board of Review Award for Best Film
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (2003)
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Box office
Grossed $109M worldwide, about 4.4 times its $25M budget
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Based on
Based on the novel The Hours
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Filming locations
Filmed in Pinewood Studios
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Setting
Set in New York City, the United States, New York and 3 other places
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Music
Music by Philip Glass
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Seamus McGarvey
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