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John Cusack and the screenwriters wrote the script with Jack Black in mind for the role of Barry, who nearly turned the role down but reconsidered.

This is the eighth film in which John Cusack and Joan Cusack have appeared together. The others are Class (1983), Seize bougies pour Sam (1984), Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), Broadcast News (1987),Un monde pour nous (1989), Tueurs à gages (1997) and Broadway, 39ème rue (1999)

In the flashback when Rob and Laura are listening to Ian have sex upstairs, the book Laura is reading is entitled "Love Thy Neighbor".

John Cusack originally wanted Bob Dylan for the Bruce Springsteen cameo part, but Dylan was unavailable.

Distinctions / Récompenses

Showing all 4 wins and 21 nominations

Golden Globes, USA 2001

Nominated
Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
John Cusack

BAFTA Awards 2001

Nominated
BAFTA Film Award

Best Screenplay - Adapted
D.V. DeVincentis
Steve Pink
John Cusack
Scott Rosenberg

AFI Awards, USA 2001

Won
AFI Award

Movie of the Year

HIGH FIDELITY is an offbeat odyssey about a 30-something record store owner who knows everything ... More

HIGH FIDELITY is an offbeat odyssey about a 30-something record store owner who knows everything about pop music but nothing about life. A terrific ensemble cast includes music as a central character. The film effortlessly breaks the fourth wall and, rather then shoe-horning its quirky characters into a tidy resolution, chooses a real world ending.

American Comedy Awards, USA 2001

Nominated American Comedy Award	Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) John Cusack
	Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Jack Black

Black Reel Awards 2001

Nominated
Black Reel

Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress
Lisa Bonet

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 2001

Won
Blockbuster Entertainment Award

Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy/Romance
Jack Black

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards 2000

2nd place
BSFC Award

Best Supporting Actor
Jack Black

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2001

Nominated CFCA Award	Best Supporting Actor Jack Black
	Most Promising Actress Iben Hjejle

Costume Designers Guild Awards 2001

Nominated
CDG Award

Excellence in Contemporary Film
Laura Bauer

Empire Awards, UK 2001

Nominated Empire Award	Best Film
	Best Actor John Cusack

Grammy Awards 2001

Nominated
Grammy

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or other Visual Media

MTV Movie Awards 2001

Nominated MTV Movie Award	Breakthrough Male Performance Jack Black
	Best Cameo in a Movie Bruce Springsteen
	Best Music Moment Jack Black Jack Black performs "Let's Get It On".

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA 2001

Won Golden Reel Award	Best Sound Editing - Music (Foreign & Domestic) Michael Higham (supervising music editor) Shari Johanson (music editor) Joe Lisanti (music editor) Adrian Rhodes (re-recording mixer)
Nominated Golden Reel Award	Best Sound Editing - Foreign Feature Peter Joly (supervising sound editor) Danny Longhurst (dialogue editor) Michael Redfern (foley editor)

Online Film & Television Association 2001

Nominated
OFTA Film Award

Best Music, Adapted Song
Marvin Gaye (music and lyrics by)
Ed Townsend (music and lyrics by)
Jack Black (performed by)

For the song "Let's Get It On".

Online Film Critics Society Awards 2001

Nominated
OFCS Award

Best Supporting Actor
Jack Black

Teen Choice Awards 2000

Nominated Teen Choice Award	Film - Choice Comedy
	Film - Choice Hissy Fit John Cusack

USC Scripter Award 2001

Nominated
USC Scripter Award

Nick Hornby (author)
D.V. DeVincentis (screenwriter)
Steve Pink (screenwriter)
John Cusack (screenwriter)
Scott Rosenberg (screenwriter)

Writers Guild of America, USA 2001

Nominated
WGA Award (Screen)

Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
D.V. DeVincentis
Steve Pink
John Cusack
Scott Rosenberg

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