Begin Again(2013) Apr 2026

Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam Levine, James Corden, and CeeLo Green.

Most of the soundtrack was composed by Gregg Alexander , formerly of the New Radicals. The film's lead track, " Lost Stars ," received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Critical Reception Begin Again (2013) - IMDb

The 2013 film Begin Again is a musical comedy-drama written and directed by , known for his work on other music-centric films like Once and Sing Street . Plot Overview

The film was produced on an $8 million budget and filmed entirely on location in New York City.

The story follows (Keira Knightley), a talented but heartbroken songwriter who moves to New York City with her rising rockstar boyfriend, Dave (Adam Levine). After Dave’s growing fame leads to their breakup, a down-on-his-luck music producer named Dan (Mark Ruffalo) hears her perform at an open mic night in a small bar. Captivated by her raw talent, Dan convinces Gretta to collaborate on a unique project: recording an entire album at various iconic, outdoor locations throughout New York City—using the natural sounds of the city as their studio. Production & Cast