Irreconcilable Differences (1984)
- Starring:
- Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, (more)
- Director(s):
- Charles Shyer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Irreconcilable Differences
In this human-scale drama/comedy, a pair of Beverly Hills parents, Albert (Ryan O'Neal) and Lucy (Shelley Long) first come together as a couple interested in writing (she) and teaching (he), but Albert's life takes an upscale turn when he starts both writing and then directing in Hollywood. As he becomes successful, Lucy is forced to burrow into her own writing in self-defense, and after her book is well-received, she is compensated a little for Albert's lack of attention and philandering. After Hollywood and its well-known flaws are sketched out in the increasingly strained marriage, the story reaches its primary focus: Albert and Lucy's 9-year-old daughter Casey (Drew Barrymore) talks to a lawyer because she wants to sue her parents for divorce. She gets no hugs or affection, and precious little attention, and she would prefer to go live with the maid. Given the parents' celebrity, the case receives wide press -- and the family begins to reconsider where it is going and why. Although a bit long, especially in the first half which wanders off course a little, the story is engaging enough (especially for Hollywood buffs) to balance any weaknesses. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Irreconcilable Differences
- Ryan O'Neal - Albert Brodsky
- Drew Barrymore - Casey Brodsky
- Allen Garfield - Phil Hanner
- Beverlee Reed - Dotty Chandler
- Hortensia Colorado - Maria Hernandez
- Wendy Gordon - Reporter
- Eloise Hardt - Elaine Kessler
- Dana Kaminski - Woman in Dress Shop
- Ken Lerner - Doctor
- Kim Marriner - Reporter
- Johna Stewart - Little Casey
- Ken Gale - Reporter
- Arlin Miller - Radio Newscaster
- Deborah Cody - Reporter
- Ida Random - Woman at Party
- Luana Anders - Atlanta Widow
- Lorinne Vozoff - Judge Shalack
- Annie Meyers-Shyer - Little Girl in Crowd
- Richard Minchenberg - Howard Kay
- David Paymer - Alan Slusier
- Charlotte Stewart - Sally
- Shelley Long - Lucy Van Patten Brodsky
- Sam Wanamaker - David Kessler
- Sharon Stone - Blake Chandler
- Carl Byrd - Sound Man
- Jenny Gago - Tracy
- David Graf - Bink
- Ildiko Jaid - Whispering Woman
- Kelly Lange - Anchorwoman
- Larry Marko - Court Clerk
- Mark May - Reporter
- Gregory Hodal - Atlanta Preacher
- David D'Arnal - Waiter
- Minnie Lindsay - Inez
- Laura Campbell - Uptight Woman
- William A. Fraker - Gabrielle Cinematographer
- Steffen Zacharias - Man at Party
- Irving Meyers - Man in Bar
- Steven K. Miller - Reporter
- Stuart Pankin - Ronnie
- Rex Reed - Entertainment Editor
- Director(s):
- Charles Shyer
- Writer(s):
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, William A. Fraker
- Producer(s):
- Nancy Meyers, Richard Hashimoto, Alex Winitsky
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Profanity, Nudity, Adult Situations)
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