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Nothing in Common

1986Movie1 h 58 minPG

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

It's a comedy. And a drama. Just like life.

A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.

Feels like

Family Drama
Divorce
Father-Son Relationship
Advertising World
Midlife Crisis
Emotional Connection
Character-Driven
Contemporary Issues
Thought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by: Garry Marshall
Written by: Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
Produced by: Alexandra Rose
Music by: Patrick Leonard

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Facts

July 29, 1986 · 1 h 58 min · PG

Released: July 29, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 58 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $12 million
Box office: $32 million
Available in: 70 countries

Tropes

Did the Earth Move for You, Too?, Pun, Deadpan Snarker +9

Did the Earth Move for You, Too?
Pun
Deadpan Snarker
Like Father, Like Son
Counting to Ten
The Loins Sleep Tonight
Spit Take
Manly Tears
Off with His Head!
Running Gag
The '80s
All Men Are Perverts

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Nothing in Common?"

Questions about Nothing in Common

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nothing in Common?

In the United States, Nothing in Common streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Nothing in Common worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Nothing in Common okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Nothing in Common make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Nothing in Common plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Nothing in Common use?

Did the Earth Move for You, Too?PunDeadpan SnarkerLike Father, Like SonCounting to TenThe Loins Sleep TonightSpit TakeManly TearsOff with His Head!Running GagThe '80sAll Men Are Pervertsand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Did the Earth Move for You, Too?, Pun, and Deadpan Snarker.