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Flirting with Disaster (1996)

"A comedy about sex, love, family and other accidents waiting to happen."

6.219961h 33mEN
Comedy

Directed by David O. Russell

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

March 22, 1996

Director

David O. Russell

Official Trailer

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Overview

Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy, and an inept yet gorgeous adoption agent, Tina, he departs on an epic road trip that quickly devolves ...

Cast

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Mel Coplin

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Nancy Coplin

Téa Leoni

Téa Leoni

Tina Kalb

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

Pearl Coplin

George Segal

George Segal

Ed Coplin

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Richard Schlichting

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Mary Schlichting

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Paul Harmon

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Tony Kent

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Valerie Swaney

Glenn Fitzgerald

Glenn Fitzgerald

Lonnie Schlichting

Beth Stern

Beth Stern

Jane

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Flirting with Disaster (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy, and an inept yet gorgeous adoption agent, Tina, he departs on an epic road trip that quickly devolves into a farce of mistaken identities, wrong turns, and overzealous and love-struck ATF agents.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Flirting with Disaster. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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