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      The Kids Are All Right

      R Released Jul 30, 2010 1h 44m Comedy Drama LGBTQ+ List
      93% Tomatometer 227 Reviews 74% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Lesbian couple Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening) have been together for almost 20 years and have two teenage offspring named Joni and Laser, who were conceived via artificial insemination. Unbeknown to their mothers, Joni and Laser seek out their biological father, a restaurateur named Paul (Mark Ruffalo). Complications arise when the teens bond with Paul and invite him into their lives. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Worthwhile as both a well-acted ensemble piece and as a smart, warm statement on family values, The Kids Are All Right is remarkable.

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      Julie and Brandy Autostraddle Say what you will about Lisa Cholodenko, but she and co-writer Stuart Blumberg deserve some major Kudos (the good kind with the chocolate chips) for writing these incredible female characters. Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Together the performances mark the perfect recipe in a beautifully written story is both funny in the most surprising parts and touching when it needs to be. Rated: A Sep 9, 2017 Full Review Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald Its emotional pull remains consistent to the end. Rated: 3/4 Jan 31, 2011 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A deeply affecting, bittersweet testament to the vulnerability of families and the hardships essential to maintain them. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Benjamín Harguindey EscribiendoCine Results in an experience that boasts all the merits of the genre and none of its mistakes. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Jan 10, 2023 Full Review Michael Cuby them. A warmly funny dramedy about chosen family. Sep 26, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Aaron S Not often are there movies where I think there are such clear and morally unambiguous lessons to be learned that feel as authentic as this. Every piece of this movie feels effortless - from conflict creation to wrestling with it - there is an airy flow to the pacing. Nothing feels overblown or not heavy enough. A deft touch from writer/director Lisa Cholodenko if you will. The story feels unconventional on the surface but underneath it all, it's a pretty typical family drama and this makes it pretty universally appealing - complete with a happy ending and everything. The Kids Are All Right was certainly more daring in 2010 when I saw it the first time, but as it is such a well executed film, it remains a very effective family dramedy with an lil' lesbian spin. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/23 Full Review Rhianna J Such a great film, such great performances. After rewatching this recently I learned of it's Oscar nominations and I can't say I am surprised at all. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/23 Full Review isla s This is a funny, emotional and entertaining watch, hence there are moments of both extreme, when you may want to giggle or laugh and when you may feel sorry for the characters. It is undoubtedly somewhat sentimental but it does handle the single sex family scenario quite well I thought. There are some sex references and one or two sex scenes but nothing explicitly graphic is shown, hence the 15 rating (here in the UK). I wouldn't say its constantly laugh out loud funny but it did make me smile and laugh a little and I felt the characters were portrayed well. I found myself questioning things which the characters on screen were questioning and so I reckon it does well at being an engrossing watch. Its a light watch at times and heavier at others, if you know what I mean. I liked how the kids poked fun of their two mums and how they poke fun at each other when on their own. Overall this is a good film and yes, I would recommend it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A good story that deals with such serious subjects in a smooth and fun way, a narrative that holds you from the beginning of the film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member A well acted ensemble piece and a smart warm statement on 21st century family values. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review jon s A well-acted but otherwise thoroughly mediocre family dramedy. The characters are all strangely unlikable and irrational so it's impossible to care about them. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Lesbian couple Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening) have been together for almost 20 years and have two teenage offspring named Joni and Laser, who were conceived via artificial insemination. Unbeknown to their mothers, Joni and Laser seek out their biological father, a restaurateur named Paul (Mark Ruffalo). Complications arise when the teens bond with Paul and invite him into their lives.
      Director
      Lisa Cholodenko
      Producer
      Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Celine Rattray, Jordan Horowitz, Daniela Taplin Lundberg
      Screenwriter
      Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
      Distributor
      Focus Features
      Production Co
      Antidote Films, Plum Pictures
      Rating
      R (Nudity|Language|Strong Sexual Content|Teen Drug and Alcohol Use)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 30, 2010, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 1, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $20.8M
      Runtime
      1h 44m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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