A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Fantasy Comedy Adventure Family
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.2/10
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A Series of Unfortunate Events Plot Synopsis:
Three children - Violet (Emily Browning), Klaus (Liam Aiken), and Sunny Baudelaire (Kara and Shelby Hoffman) - are left orphaned when their house burns down, with their parents in it, in mysterious circumstances. They are left in the custody of a distant relative, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey). It is soon apparent that Count Olaf only cares about the children for their large inheritance.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When a massive fire kills their parents, three children are delivered to the custody of cousin and stage actor Count Olaf, who is secretly plotting to steal their parents" vast fortune.
Tagline: On December 17, Christmas cheer takes a holiday.
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A Series of Unfortunate Events Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $118,634,549
Awards: 10
Nominations: 28
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A Series of Unfortunate Events is Streaming on PeacockLanguage: English
Country: United States, Germany
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Series of Unfortunate Events Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 17, 2004
Writers: Robert Gordon, Daniel Handler
Producers: Scott Aversano, Minor Childers, Albie Hecht, Linda Fields Hill, Laurie MacDonald, Michele Panelli-Venetis, Walter F. Parkes, Julia Pistor, Scott Rudin, Barry Sonnenfeld, Jim Van Wyck, Alexander Westerman
Editors: Michael Kahn
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A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Carrey | ... | Count Olaf |
| Liam Aiken | ... | Klaus |
| Emily Browning | ... | Violet |
| Kara Hoffman | ... | Sunny |
| Shelby Hoffman | ... | Sunny |
| Jude Law | ... | Lemony Snicket (voice) |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Mr. Poe |
| Catherine O`Hara | ... | Justice Strauss |
| Catherine O''Hara | ... | Justice Strauss |
| Billy Connolly | ... | Uncle Monty |
| Meryl Streep | ... | Aunt Josephine |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Bald Man (as Luis Guzman) |
| Jamie Harris | ... | Hook-Handed Man |
| Craig Ferguson | ... | Person of Indeterminate Gender |
| Jennifer Coolidge | ... | White Faced Woman |
| Jane Adams | ... | White Faced Woman |
| Cedric the Entertainer | ... | Constable |
| Bob Clendenin | ... | Grocery Clerk (as Robert Clendenin) |
| Lenny Clarke | ... | Gruff Grocer |
| Fred Gallo | ... | Judge |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jim Carrey (b. January 17, 1962) – Count Olaf
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: James Carrey | Tony Clifton - Liam Aiken (b. January 7, 1990) – Klaus
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Emily Browning (b. December 7, 1988) – Violet
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Emily Jane Browning - Kara Hoffman – Sunny
- Shelby Hoffman – Sunny
- Jude Law (b. December 29, 1972) – Lemony Snicket (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Timothy Spall (b. February 27, 1957) – Mr. Poe
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Spall OBE | Tim Spall - Catherine O`Hara – Justice Strauss
- Catherine O''Hara (b. March 4, 1954) – Justice Strauss
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Mitch & Mickey | Cathy O'Hara - Billy Connolly (b. November 24, 1942) – Uncle Monty
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Sir Billy Connolly - Meryl Streep (b. June 22, 1949) – Aunt Josephine
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Meryl - Luis Guzmán (b. August 28, 1956) – Bald Man (as Luis Guzman)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Luiz Gusman | Luis Guzman | Luiz Guzman - Jamie Harris (b. May 15, 1963) – Hook-Handed Man
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Craig Ferguson (b. May 17, 1962) – Person of Indeterminate Gender
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Jennifer Coolidge (b. August 28, 1961) – White Faced Woman
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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