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Staying Together

1989Movie1 h 31 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

After their father abruptly sells the beloved family-owned restaurant that has employed them for years, the charismatic McDermott boys - hot-tempered Brian (Quill), lovelorn Kit (Mulroney) and jokester Duncan (Astin) - find themselves at odds with their parents and each other.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Lee Grant
Written by
Monte Merrick
Produced by
Joseph Feury

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Facts

November 10, 1989 · 1 h 31 min · Strong Language

Released
November 10, 1989
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Staying Together worth watching?"

Questions about Staying Together

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Staying Together worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Staying Together okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Staying Together make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Staying Together?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.