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The Hottest State

The Hottest State

What happens when your first love is love itself?

2007•1h 57m•5.5/10
MusicDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb
5.5/10(48)

A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.

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Production

Barracuda Films, Elixir Films, Under the Influence Productions, Entertainment Farm

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

William Harding

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Sarah

Sonia Braga

Sonia Braga

Mrs. Garcia

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Vince

Josh Zuckerman

Josh Zuckerman

Decker

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Jesse

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Samantha

Daniel Ross Owens

Daniel Ross Owens

Young Vince (as Daniel Ross)

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

John Jagerman

Anne Clarke

Young Jesse

Cherami Leigh

Cherami Leigh

Danielle

Jesse Harris

Dave Afton

Bill Dobrow

Drummer

Jon Fowler

Bassist

Guyora Kats

Pianist/Accordian Player

Nick McDonnel

Artsy Guy

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario

Kim

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Party Philosopher

Richard Linklater

Richard Linklater

John Wayne Enthusiast

Ryan Hawke

Ryan Hawke

Williamsburg Hip Girl (as Ryan Shawhughes)

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