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Irreconcilable Differences

1984Movie1 h 53 minPG

ComedyDrama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes57%47%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes57%47%

Summary

Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Charles Shyer
Written by
Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
Produced by
Arlene Sellers, Alex Winitsky
Music by
Olivier Toussaint, Paul De Senneville

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 28, 1984 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
September 28, 1984
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$12 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Prima Donna Director, Good Adultery, Bad Adultery, Parental Substitute +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Irreconcilable Differences?"

Questions about Irreconcilable Differences

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Irreconcilable Differences?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Irreconcilable Differences from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Irreconcilable Differences worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Irreconcilable Differences okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Irreconcilable Differences make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Irreconcilable Differences good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Irreconcilable Differences use?

Prima Donna DirectorGood Adultery, Bad AdulteryParental SubstituteCalling the Old Man OutEmancipated ChildFourth-Date MarriageTroubled ProductionPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Married to the JobEncyclopaedic KnowledgeWrite Who You KnowTheir First Timeand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Prima Donna Director, Good Adultery, Bad Adultery, and Parental Substitute.