The Rushmore movie stars young Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) who goes to Rushmore Academy, pays very little attention to his grades, and gets involved in elaborate extracurricular activities. He befriends Herman Blume (Bill Murray), and both men fall in love with teacher Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams). When Mr. Blume and Ms. Cross fall in love, trouble sets in, takes hold, and begins turning lives upside down.
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Rushmore was released in 1998. It was directed by Wilson family friend Wes Anderson and starred Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams. The Rushmore soundtrack was scored by regular Anderson collaborator Mark Mothersbaugh and features bands from the British Invasion of the 1960s. The Rushmore DVD became available in the summer of 1999.
Murray’s performance in the film earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. The movie won Best Director and Best Supporting Male awards at the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards.
Luke Wilson has starred with other comedy legends, including Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Maya Rudolf, and others.
