Ira and Abby

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Ira and Abby

R

2007

1h 41m

Romance

Comedy

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A rocky road is ahead when Ira (Chris Messina), a neurotic doctoral candidate, meets and marries Abby (Jennifer Westfeldt), a free-spirit, almost on a whim. The pair enjoy marital bliss for awhile, but the relationship hits the skids when Ira learns Abby is twice-divorced. The marriage breaks apart, but the lovers have yet to realize that they may not be able to live without one another.

Critics Consensus

Ira & Abby overcomes the somewhat clichéd plot with witty dialogue and earnest performances.

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Amy Nicholson

I.E. Weekly

An odd love poem for cynics who have thrown sentimentality into the garbage.

Rated: B-

Feb 22, 2008

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

Ira & Abby has plenty of sharp details, mostly verbal, and it gives old pros and newer faces a chance to show off their poker-faced comic wiles.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 18, 2007

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

Ira & Abby is like its characters: nice with a lot of problems.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 12, 2007

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Urban Cinefile

Robert Carey directs his cast with zest and the film plays its laughs with a sense of gentle sardonic smirk that makes it inoffensive yet tart.

Feb 21, 2008

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Christian Toto

Washington Times

Ira & Abby may drive you into therapy, but you'll be chuckling all the way.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 3, 2008

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

The steady addition of more and more characters served to fragment what could have been a charming romantic comedy.

Rated: C+

Feb 3, 2008

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Audience Member

A really cute, off beat movie. Well worth my time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

A little clichéd, sure, but "Ira and Abby" is funny from beginning to end, thanks to Jennifer Westfeldt's script and the irresistible chemistry between her and Chris Messina.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

New York love story that is reminiscent of when Harry Met Sally, only Harry and Sally get married in the first five minutes that they meet. All star cast of supporting characters, sweet and funny. Chris Messina stole the show as usual, with a pre-fame (Mad Men) appearance from Jon Hamm! Definitely worth the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Great acting, but what a neurotic little movie. This is what Dharma & Greg would have been like on cable, or HBO.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Such a great take on love and marriage...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

the best things in life comes unexpectedly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Robert Cary

Director

Chris Messina

Ira Black

Jennifer Westfeldt

Abby Willoughby

Frances Conroy

Lynne Willoughby

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Synopsis

A rocky road is ahead when Ira (Chris Messina), a neurotic doctoral candidate, meets and marries Abby (Jennifer Westfeldt), a free-spirit, almost on a whim. The pair enjoy marital bliss for awhile, but the relationship hits the skids when Ira learns Abby is twice-divorced. The marriage breaks apart, but the lovers have yet to realize that they may not be able to live without one another.

Director: Robert Cary
Producer: Brad Zions
Screenwriter: Jennifer Westfeldt
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Team Todd
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $220.2K
Runtime: 1h 41m

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