Simone (2002 film)

Simone
A blonde woman holder her arms across her chest. Her shoulder is pixelated. Small and in the foreground a man peers up at her.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Niccol
Written byAndrew Niccol
Produced byAndrew Niccol
Starring
CinematographyEdward Lachman
Edited byPaul Rubell
Music byCarter Burwell
Production
company
Distributed byNew Line Cinema
Release date
  • August 23, 2002 (2002-08-23)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million[citation needed]
Box office$19.6 million[1]

Simone (stylized as S1M0NE) is a 2002 American satirical science fiction film written, produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol. The film stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Roberts, Jay Mohr, and Winona Ryder. The story follows a fading director creating a virtual actress to star in his films and the attempts he makes to keep her non-presence a secret as she becomes more famous. Simone garnered mixed reviews from critics, grossing $19.6 million worldwide against its $10 million budget.

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