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A.C.O.D.

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An attempt to negotiate a truce between his bitterly divorced parents sends a man (Adam Scott) back to his childhood therapist, where he learns he was the subject of her self-help book.
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Critics Consensus

Despite its impressive cast and some sharp observations, A.C.O.D. is neither funny enough nor poignant enough to work as a potent comedy or incisive satire.

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Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer 10/18/2013
3/4
Watching Jenkins and O'Hara go at it (in more ways than one) is especially terrific fun. Go to Full Review Drew Hunt Chicago Reader 10/11/2013
The film is too broad to be discerning, but there are a few laughs here and there, thanks to a solid comedic ensemble. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 10/10/2013
2.5/4
"A.C.O.D." may leave a slightly sour aftertaste. As a look at the state of modern monogamy - or at least our enduring if misguided faith in it - it's refreshingly acerbic. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 12/14/2018
Although it's not flawless, Jessica Alba's character is seemingly pointless and the script does tend to drag on at times, but overall, it's a very enjoyable film. Go to Full Review Dan Schindel Movie Mezzanine 04/08/2014
C
Ephemeral as a Snapchat message. Go to Full Review John Hanlon Big Hollywood 12/24/2013
3.0/5
A decent script is brought to life because of the strong supporting players in this new comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cindy T 01/30/2024 I really liked this movie. It shows how things can go south, and you haven't really done anything wrong. The main character is tossed around but tries to maintain equilibrium, having had to deal with very chaotic people and chaotic circumstances beyond his control. How he copes is what makes it interesting. He tries to control the people and circumstances and they just roll over him. In the end, his acceptance and learning to deal with the craziness of life is a lesson for all of us. Sometimes life goes to hell in a handbasket. His acceptance of it is the lesson. See more Sean S 09/12/2023 This movie has an all-star cast of comedians, yet the movie isn't as funny as it should be. It does have a few laugh-out loud moments but that is truly it. The plot of the story is simply told when they could have added depth/story to it to really strive home the points they were trying to make. See more steve d 12/06/2022 I think there was supposed to be to be some humor here, but I didn't see it. See more ryan g 01/15/2022 Fun movie about family dysfunction. The ending is abrupt and doesn't fit the pace of the rest of the movie. Still an enjoyable movie. See more 07/10/2021 Very relatable for children of divorce. See more 02/09/2021 Boring watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. I like Adam Scott, and even though he carries the movie, he could only do so much to make the movie better. It's just filled with heavy subjects like divorce, broken relationships, sibling competition, and "why doesn't everyone love me like I want them too", but not really in any of the fun ways. Some of the rest of the cast helps with the moment to moment, but no one is really present long enough to really save the day without adding to the unfunny problems. If you like like non-physical misfortune comedy, then you might actually enough this. See more Read all reviews
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Stuart Zicherman

Director

Adam Scott

Carter

Richard Jenkins

Hugh

Catherine O'Hara

Melissa

Amy Poehler

Sondra

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Lauren

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A.C.O.D.

A.C.O.D. (2013) A.C.O.D. (2013) A.C.O.D. (2013) (L-R) Richard Jenkins as Hugh, Adam Scott as Carter and Clark Duke as Trey in "A.C.O.D." (L-R) Richard Jenkins as Hugh, Catherine O'Hara as Melissa and Adam Scott as Carter in "A.C.O.D." (L-R) Richard Jenkins as Hugh and Adam Scott as Carter in "A.C.O.D." Adam Scott as Carter and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lauren in "A.C.O.D." Amy Poehler as Sondra in "A.C.O.D." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis An attempt to negotiate a truce between his bitterly divorced parents sends a man (Adam Scott) back to his childhood therapist, where he learns he was the subject of her self-help book.
Director
Stuart Zicherman
Producer
Teddy Schwarzman, Ben Karlin, Tim Perell
Screenwriter
Ben Karlin, Stuart Zicherman
Distributor
The Film Arcade
Production Co
Process Film, Black Bear Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Brief Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 30, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$172.3K
Runtime
1h 27m
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