The Magic of Belle Isle

Rob Reiner directs, perhaps hoping for another Misery. A boozy, bitter writer in a wheelchair decamps to a lakeside cottage and forms an unlikely bond with the beautiful divorcee next door. It's a tender story, for those who like that sort of thing.

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The Magic of Belle Isle was released in 2012 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 109 minutes.