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Nothing in Common

1986·Movie
1h 58min·PG
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Family DramaDivorceFather-Son RelationshipAdvertising WorldMidlife CrisisEmotional ConnectionCharacter-DrivenContemporary IssuesThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nothing in Common legally?

Nothing in Common is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nothing in Common worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nothing in Common rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Nothing in Common?

1 h 58 min

Nothing in Common runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nothing in Common?

Critics60
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Nothing in Common much the same way.

Was Nothing in Common a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$32 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Nothing in Common in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nothing in Common?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nothing in Common in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Nothing in Common, including Did the Earth Move for You, Too?, Pun, Deadpan Snarker.