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Sep 28, 1984 · Irreconcilable Differences: Directed by Charles Shyer. With Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, Drew Barrymore, Sam Wanamaker. Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
- (3.4K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Charles Shyer
- 1984-09-28
A little girl sues for divorce from her busy and neglectful parents, played by Shelley Long and Ryan O'Neal. Roger Ebert praises the movie's wit, style and edge, and calls it one of the funnier and more intelligent movies of 1984.
A 10-year-old girl sues her parents for divorce in this film directed by Charles Shyer and written by Nancy Meyers. The film alternates between the past and the present, showing the impact of the lawsuit on the family's relationships and emotions.
Irreconcilable Differences begins strongly as a human comedy about a nine-year-old who decides to take legal action to divorce her parents. Unfortunately, this premise is soon jettisoned for a rather familiar tale of a marriage turned sour as shown step-by-step.
- (9)
- Charles Shyer
- PG
- Ryan O'neal
They’ve got everything…including a 10 year old daughter who’s suing them for divorce. Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both. Cast. Crew. Details.
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Official Trailer. Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
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