Domestic Disturbance

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Domestic Disturbance

PG-13

2001

1h 29m

Mystery & Thriller

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Frank Morrison (John Travolta) no longer lives with his ex-wife, Susan (Teri Polo), and 12-year-old son, Danny (Matt O'Leary). Susan and Danny now live with Rick Barnes (Vince Vaughn), Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, has accused his stepfather of committing a murder. But Frank is the only one who believes him. Now the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.

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Critics Consensus

Well-made but extremely predictable, Domestic Disturbance is an average thriller that may work better on TV.

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Danny Graydon

BBC.com

A fog of by-the-numbers clichs, unbelievable coincidences, and blatant theft from Hitchcock.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 8, 2002

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Scott Von Doviak

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

At least it's not Battlefield: Earth II.

Nov 28, 2001

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Michael Atkinson

Village Voice

It's dire, unimaginative silliness.

Nov 6, 2001

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Gary Wolcott

Tri-City Herald

A TV movie of the week, and not a good one at that. How talents such as Travolta and Vaughn wound up in this clunker is beyond me.

Rated: D-

Apr 1, 2025

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Dark, suspenseful thriller has mature themes, profanity.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 25, 2014

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

In a movie that casts as Vince Vaughn as its primary psychotic villain, it becomes plainly obvious that the studios just aren't even trying.

Apr 29, 2009

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Language, Brief Sexuality and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $45,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Melissa L

I thought this was a great movie, and I don't know why this is rated so poorly both on IMDB and RT. It makes no sense. It was well-acted, and I love John Travolta. Maybe the people here have no experience with the themes in this movie in real life. Or maybe they have no taste. Regardless, disregard the poor ratings...especially if you love John Travolta movies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Larry L

In my opinion a better watch than Rotten Tomatoes says. Good story good excitement.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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donnie m

good actors but CRAPPY ACTING

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/05/23

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Kelley F

I've always liked this movie. I saw it on VHS Rental in 2001. I was going through custody issues with my ex at the time. It hits home. Vince Vaughn plays a good bad guy too. Underrated thriller movie. The teen boy is being traumatized and terrorized by his new step father (Vince) and the biological dad (John) is the good guy, single dad who wants custody away from his ex wife and new abusive husband. The kid saw Vince Vaughn kill Steve Buschemi aka Ray, someone that knew dirt on Vince's character. Now Vince has to threaten the kid everyday so he doesn't tell anybody like the cops or court.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/23

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Harold Becker

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John Travolta

Frank Morrison

Vince Vaughn

Rick Barnes

Teri Polo

Susan

Matt O'Leary

Danny Morrison

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Synopsis

Frank Morrison (John Travolta) no longer lives with his ex-wife, Susan (Teri Polo), and 12-year-old son, Danny (Matt O'Leary). Susan and Danny now live with Rick Barnes (Vince Vaughn), Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, has accused his stepfather of committing a murder. But Frank is the only one who believes him. Now the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.

Director: Harold Becker
Producer: Donald De Line, Jonathan D. Krane
Screenwriter: Lewis Colick, William S. Comanor, Gary Drucker, Lewis Colick
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Brief Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 2, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.2M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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