My Effortless Brilliance_
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.
Starring
Sean Nelson, Basil Harris, Calvin Lee Reeder
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
My Effortless Brilliance was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-bes...
My Effortless Brilliance is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 19m.
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What is My Effortless Brilliance about?
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.
How long is My Effortless Brilliance?
My Effortless Brilliance has a runtime of 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Who stars in My Effortless Brilliance?
The cast of My Effortless Brilliance includes Sean Nelson, Basil Harris, Calvin Lee Reeder, Jeanette Maus.
What is the rating of My Effortless Brilliance?
My Effortless Brilliance has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
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Drama