Book Club ( film ) - Wikipedia Book Club ( film ) Book Club Theatrical release poster Directed by Bill Holderman Produced by Andrew Duncan Erin Simms Bill Holderman Alex Saks Screenplay by Bill Holderman Erin Simms Starring Diane Keaton Jane Fonda Candice Bergen Mary Steenburgen Craig T. Nelson Andy García Don Johnson Music by Peter Nashel Cinematography Andrew Dunn Edited by Priscilla Nedd - Friendly Production company June Pictures Distributed by Paramount Pictures Release date May 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 05 - 18 ) ( United States ) Running time 103 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $10 million Box office $81.4 million Book Club is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Holderman, in his directorial debut, and written by Holderman and Erin Simms. It stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen as four friends who read Fifty Shades of Grey as part of their monthly book club, and subsequently begin to change how they view their personal relationships. The film was released on May 18, 2018, by Paramount Pictures, received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed over $81 million worldwide. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Release 4.1 Home media 5 Reception 5.1 Box office 5.2 Critical response 6 References 7 External links Plot Four women have attended a monthly book club for thirty years, where they bond over the suggested literature. Vivian ( Fonda ), who owns and builds hotels, runs into Arthur ( Don Johnson ), a man she turned down marriage to 40 years prior. They begin a flirtation, but Vivian has always refused to settle down because she enjoys her independence. Diane ( Keaton ) is recently widowed, and her daughters would like her to move closer to them in Arizona because they perceive her to be in danger because she 's living alone. Sharon ( Bergen ) is a federal judge who 's been single since she divorced her son 's father over 15 years ago. Carol ( Steenburgen ) has a successful marriage to Bruce ( Craig T. Nelson ), who has recently retired but they have recently lacked intimacy. One day, they read Fifty Shades of Grey and are turned on by the content. Viewing it as a wake up call, they decide to expand their lives and chase pleasures that have eluded them. While flying to visit her daughters in Arizona, Diane meets Mitchell ( Andy García ) and they strike up a relationship, though Diane is hesitant because of how recently her late husband died and because she has n't dated in decades. Vivian spends more time with Arthur, but because of her fear of commitment, she tries to keep him at a distance. Carol is frustrated with her husband 's refusal to have sex with her. By reading the book she begins to realize they are missing something. Sharon starts an online dating account to try and start dating again. They continue to read Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed in their book club, while trying to figure out how to solve their problems. Diane 's children continue to pressure her to move to Arizona despite her fear of leaving her friends behind. She sneaks away to see Mitchell, and her kids, concerned that they ca n't reach her, send the police out to find her. On discovering her at Mitchell 's, her daughters insist on her moving into the basement of one of their homes, essentially ending her relationship with Mitchell. Eventually, Diane tells her daughters that though she is older, she does n't need to be under surveillance. She packs up her belongings, leaving for Mitchell 's house, where they resume their relationship. Arthur asks Vivian to commit to being in a relationship and she declines, despite Arthur 's assurances that he wants her to continue being independent. Arthur leaves for the airport, and soon after, Vivian realizes she 's made a mistake and tries to go after him. She misses his airplane, but when she returns to her hotel, she finds Arthur waiting for her and they rekindle their relationship. Carol, frustrated that her husband, Bruce, is refusing to have sex with her, tries various ways to entice him. Bruce is not receptive, and completely oblivious to Carol 's frustrations. She eventually puts some erectile dysfunction medication in his drink, but he becomes angry because that is not what 's causing the problem, and they continue to not have sex. Bruce admits that he 's been stressed because he retired, and does n't know what to do with himself. They eventually reconcile after competing in a dance competition together. After a few dates with men she meets online, Sharon decides that it is n't for her. She gives a speech at her son 's engagement party, where she realizes that everyone deserves to be in love and happy. She opens her online dating account again, in the hopes of finding someone. Cast Diane Keaton as Diane Jane Fonda as Vivian Candice Bergen as Sharon Mary Steenburgen as Carol Andy García as Mitchell Don Johnson as Arthur Craig T. Nelson as Bruce Alicia Silverstone as Jill Katie Aselton as Adrianne Ed Begley Jr. as Tom Richard Dreyfuss as George Lili Bordán as Irene Wallace Shawn as Derek Tommy Dewey as Chris Mircea Monroe as Cheryl Production In May 2017, it was announced Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, and Candice Bergen had joined the cast of the film, with Bill Holderman directing, from a screenplay by himself and Erinn Simms. Holderman and Simms also produced the film, along with Andrew Duncan and Alex Saks, the latter two under their June Pictures banner. In July 2017, Mary Steenburgen joined the cast, and in August 2017, Andy García, Don Johnson, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss, Ed Begley Jr., Wallace Shawn, Alicia Silverstone, Tommy Dewey and Katie Aselton joined as well. Principal photography began in August 2017 around Santa Clarita, California. Release In November 2017, Paramount Pictures acquired U.S, U.K. and France distribution rights to the film. It was released on May 18, 2018. Home Media Book Club will be released on Digital HD on August 14, 2018, and on Blu - ray and DVD on August 28, 2018. Reception Box Office Book Club grossed $68.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $11.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $80.1 million, against a production budget of $10 million. In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside Deadpool 2 and Show Dogs, and was projected to gross around $10 million from 2,781 theaters in its opening weekend. It made $4.7 million on its first day, including $625,000 from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut to $13.6 million, finishing third, behind Deadpool 2 and Avengers : Infinity War ; 80 % of its audience was female while 88 % was over the age of 35. It dropped just 25 % in its second weekend to $10.1 million, finishing fourth, and continued to hold well in its third weekend, grossing $6.8 million and finishing fifth. Critical response On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 53 % based on 151 reviews, and an average rating of 5.3 / 10. The website 's critical consensus reads, `` Book Club only intermittently rises to the level of its impressive veteran cast ; fortunately, they 're more than enough to bring pedestrian material entertainingly to life. '' On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 53 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating `` mixed or average reviews. '' Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of `` A -- '' on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it 4 out of 5 stars. References Jump up ^ Mendelson, Scott ( May 19, 2018 ). `` Friday Box Office : ' Book Club ' Nabs $4.7 M, ' Show Dogs ' Bombs ''. Forbes. Retrieved May 24, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Book Club ( 2018 ) ''. The Numbers. Retrieved August 28, 2018. Jump up ^ Hodderhose, Diana ( May 4, 2017 ). `` Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda & Candice Bergen Joining ' Book Club ' -- Cannes ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ Hipes, Patrick ( July 10, 2017 ). `` Mary Steenburgen Gets Final Spot In ' Book Club ' ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ N'Duka, Amanda ( August 9, 2017 ). `` Andy Garcia Joins Diane Keaton In ' Book Club ' From June Pictures ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ N'Duka, Amanda ( August 15, 2017 ). `` Don Johnson, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss & More Board Bill Holderman 's ' Book Club ' ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ N'Duka, Amanda ( August 21, 2017 ). `` Alicia Silverstone, Tommy Dewey & Katie Aselton Cast In ' Book Club ' ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ Amanda N'Duka ( August 15, 2017 ). `` Don Johnson, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss Cast In ' Book Club ' ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved September 16, 2017. Jump up ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. ( November 3, 2017 ). `` Paramount Makes Splashy $10 Million AFM Deal For June Pictures ' ' Book Club ' ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved November 3, 2017. Jump up ^ Shanley, Patrick ( February 2, 2018 ). `` Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton Comedy ' Book Club ' Gets Release Date ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Comedy ' Book Club ' Due on Digital Aug. 14, Disc Aug. 28 -- Media Play News ''. Media Play News. Retrieved July 13, 2018. Jump up ^ `` ( SOON ) Book Club on Netflix, Redbox DVD Release date ''. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( May 15, 2018 ). `` ' Deadpool 2 ' To Kick Up Potential $350 M Opening Around The Globe -- Box Office Preview ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 15, 2018. ^ Jump up to : D'Alessandro, Anthony ( May 20, 2018 ). `` ' Deadpool 2 ' Swinging In As Second - Best Opening For R - Rated Pic With $125 M ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 20, 2018. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( May 26, 2018 ). `` Why Is ' Solo ' Flying So Low At The B.O. ? Memorial Day Opening Now At $114 M + ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 27, 2018. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( June 3, 2018 ). `` ' Solo ' Hits Asteroid With $29 M - $30 M ; ' Action Point ' Condemned To $2 M+ : Post-Memorial Day Blues At The B.O. '' Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved June 3, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Book Club ( 2018 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved August 24, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Book Club Reviews ''. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 2, 2018. External links Official website Book Club on IMDb This film article about a 2010s comedy is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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Question: who are the four actresses in the movie book club
Answer: Diane Keaton