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Hot Flashes, The (2013)
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Hot Flashes, The (2013)

Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
July 12, 2013
Studio
Vertical Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.hotflashesthemovie.com/
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
July 12, 2013
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
99 minute(s)
Production Budget
4000000
Studio
Vertical Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.hotflashesthemovie.com/
Director
Susan Seidelman
Producer
Susan Seidelman, Nina Henderson Moore, Brad Hennig
Screenwriter
Brad Hennig
Starring
  • Brooke Shields as Beth Humphrey
  • Daryl Hannah as Ginger Peabody
  • Virginia Madsen as Clementine Winks
  • Wanda Sykes as Florine Clarkston
  • Camryn Manheim as Roxie Rosales
  • Eric Roberts as Lawrence Humphrey
  • Charlotte Graham
  • Mark Povinelli
  • Jessica Rothenberg

In the heart of Texas, a group of middle-aged women, led by the fiercely determined Brooke Shields, form an unlikely basketball team to challenge the reigning high school champions and save their small town's only school from closure. Daryl Hannah brings her sharp wit as a former prom queen turned reluctant teammate, while Virginia Madsen portrays a no-nonsense single mother seeking redemption, and Wanda Sykes delivers her trademark humor as a loudmouthed but loyal friend. Camryn Manheim rounds out the squad as a gentle giant with surprising athletic talent. Directed by Susan Seidelman, this dramedy blends laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt struggles as these women navigate hot flashes, personal crises, and societal judgment while training for the big game. Eric Roberts appears as a skeptical town official, adding tension to their uphill battle. With its sharp dialogue and relatable themes of resilience and friendship, the film offers an empowering, R-rated take on second chances and the unbreakable bonds that form when women refuse to back down.