<P> The Magic of Belle Isle is a 2012 drama film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Guy Thomas . The film stars Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen, Emma Fuhrmann, Madeline Carroll, Kenan Thompson, Nicolette Pierini, Kevin Pollak and Fred Willard . The film was released on July 6, 2012, by Magnolia Pictures . In the UK the film was entitled' Once More' . </P> <P> Despite the name, the movie has no connection with Belle Isle in Richmond, Virginia . </P> <P> Monte Wildhorn (Freeman) is a famous Western novelist whose struggle to cope with the death of his wife six years earlier has sapped his passion for writing, and has caused him to begin drinking heavily . He takes a lakeside cabin for the summer in picturesque Belle Isle, and befriends the family next door--an attractive single mother (Madsen) and her young daughters, who help him find inspiration again . </P> <Ul> <Li> Morgan Freeman as Monte Wildhorn </Li> <Li> Virginia Madsen as Charlotte O'Neil </Li> <Li> Emma Fuhrmann as Finnegan "Finn" O'Neil </Li> <Li> Madeline Carroll as Willow O'Neil </Li> <Li> Nicolette Pierini as Flora "Flor" O'Neil </Li> <Li> Kenan Thompson as Henry </Li> <Li> Kevin Pollak as Joe Viola </Li> <Li> Fred Willard as Al Kaiser </Li> <Li> Ash Christian as Carl Loop </Li> <Li> Jessica Hecht as Karen Loop </Li> <Li> Boyd Holbrook as Luke Ford </Li> </Ul>

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