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The Kids Are All Right

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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.
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Critics Consensus

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 06/09/2021
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. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/09/2017
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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. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 11/26/2010
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A long-form sitcom overly pleased with its own progressiveness. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/09/2023
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A deeply affecting, bittersweet testament to the vulnerability of families and the hardships essential to maintain them. Go to Full Review Benjamín Harguindey EscribiendoCine 01/10/2023
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Results in an experience that boasts all the merits of the genre and none of its mistakes. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 09/26/2022
A warmly funny dramedy about chosen family. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 29 LOL, a funny and successful comedy movie in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Nudity, Language, Strong Sexual Content and Teen Drug and Alcohol Use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $20,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Faiz D May 13 This film is not for everyone but still, it is worth giving it a try. See more Colin M Jan 21 A teenage half-sister and teenage half-brother, both conceived nearly two decades before by donor sperm (artificial insemination of their respective mothers), out of curiosity consider trying to make contact with their natural fathers whose identities they do not know - and so, the story develops. The movie was okay but it depended a bit too heavily, as a device, on "engineered conflict": family members falling out with each other - which became a little tiresome after a while as the audience is obliged to sit through successions of unpleasant arguments about this and that, one after another. See more mor c 09/29/2024 Hubieran corrido de la casa a Jules la neta See more Aaron S 08/17/2023 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. See more Rhianna J 07/11/2023 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. See more Read all reviews
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Lisa Cholodenko

Director

Julianne Moore

Jules

Annette Bening

Nic

Mark Ruffalo

Paul

Mia Wasikowska

Joni

Josh Hutcherson

Laser

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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
Plum Pictures, Antidote Films
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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