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Kicking and Screaming (1995)

"Anxiety loves company."

6.219951h 36mEN
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by Noah Baumbach

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

EN

Release

October 6, 1995

Director

Noah Baumbach

Official Trailer

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Overview

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisi...

Cast

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton

Grover

Olivia D'Abo

Olivia D'Abo

Jane

Chris Eigeman

Chris Eigeman

Max

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Miami

Jason Wiles

Jason Wiles

Skippy

Cara Buono

Cara Buono

Kate

Carlos Jacott

Carlos Jacott

Otis

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Grover's Dad

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Chet

Samuel Gould

Samuel Gould

Pete

Catherine Kellner

Catherine Kellner

Gail

Jonathan Baumbach

Jonathan Baumbach

Professor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kicking and Screaming (1995), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisions that would radically alter his life, yet none of them wants to end up like Chet, the professional student who tends bar and is in his tenth year of university studies.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kicking and Screaming. 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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