I'll Do Anything

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I'll Do Anything

PG-13

Released Feb 4, 1994

1h 55m

Romance

Comedy

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A down-on-his-luck actor, Matt Hobbs (Nick Nolte) is estranged from his trouble-prone wife (Tracey Ullman) and winds up raising their young daughter, Jeannie (Whittni Wright), on his own. Given his dearth of acting work, Matt finds employment as a chauffeur for eccentric movie producer Burke Adler (Albert Brooks). While Burke begins dating divorcée Nan Mulhanney (Julie Kavner), Matt becomes involved with the beautiful Cathy Breslow (Joely Richardson), signaling positive changes for both men.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It is helpful, I think, to simply forget about the missing songs, and recognize that I'll Do Anything is a complete movie without them -- smart, original, subversive.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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John Scalzi

Fresno Bee

The film ambles along well enough, and all the cast members are attractive and interesting to watch.

Rated: B

Jul 27, 2023

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

.....to get out of watching this movie!

Rated: 1/5

Mar 11, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Aug 8, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2003

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Rated: 3/5

Jul 3, 2003

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 55 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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nick s

I lost interest quite quickly. Some humerus digs at the film industry which I quite liked but otherwise a slow relationship film seemed to be unfolding. Nolte's acting was pretty good.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Audience Member

Slow... hard to follow... bratty kid is hard to tolerate... Not recommended.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

One of my favorite movies ever

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Tiresome father daughter relationship story in the main, although there is a second relationship sub-plot that could be viewed as more interesting. The film means well though and is also a decent parody of the film industry.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Another one I loved from back in 94. The little actress is too cute. I laughed and cried, it is just good stuff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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James L. Brooks

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Nick Nolte

Matt Hobbs

Whittni Wright

Jeannie Hobbs

Albert Brooks

Burke Adler

Julie Kavner

Nan Mulhanney

Joely Richardson

Cathy Breslow

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Synopsis

A down-on-his-luck actor, Matt Hobbs (Nick Nolte) is estranged from his trouble-prone wife (Tracey Ullman) and winds up raising their young daughter, Jeannie (Whittni Wright), on his own. Given his dearth of acting work, Matt finds employment as a chauffeur for eccentric movie producer Burke Adler (Albert Brooks). While Burke begins dating divorcée Nan Mulhanney (Julie Kavner), Matt becomes involved with the beautiful Cathy Breslow (Joely Richardson), signaling positive changes for both men.

Director: James L. Brooks
Producer: James L. Brooks, Polly Platt
Screenwriter: James L. Brooks
Production Co: Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1994, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.2M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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