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8 December 1989 (USA) moreTagline:
Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.Plot:
A married couple try everything to get each other to leave the house in a vicious divorce battle. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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Delightful. more (80 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Douglas | ... | Oliver Rose | |
| Kathleen Turner | ... | Barbara Rose | |
| Danny DeVito | ... | Gavin D'Amato | |
| Marianne Sägebrecht | ... | Susan | |
| Sean Astin | ... | Josh at 17 | |
| Heather Fairfield | ... | Carolyn at 17 | |
| G.D. Spradlin | ... | Harry Thurmont | |
| Peter Donat | ... | Jason Larrabee | |
| Dan Castellaneta | ... | Man in Chair | |
| Gloria Cromwell | ... | Mrs. Marshall | |
| Harlan Arnold | ... | Mr. Dell | |
| Mary Fogarty | ... | Mrs. Dell | |
| Rika Hofmann | ... | Elke | |
| Patricia Allison | ... | Maureen | |
| Peter Brocco | ... | Elderly Mourner |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
116 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Iceland:12 | USA:R (certificate #30033) | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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While shooting the scene where Michael Douglas (Oliver Rose) and Kathleen Turner (Barbara Rose) are sitting in the chandelier, director Danny DeVito pretended to break for lunch while the two actors were 30 feet above ground. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Before Oliver flips over the dining room table after eating the pate, the candles are clearly lit. When he flips the table, the candles are not lit. moreQuotes:
Barbara Rose: Get out of the car, honey!Oliver Rose: You're gonna have to kill me.
Barbara Rose: I mean it, Oliver.
Oliver Rose: You don't have *guts*! C'mon!
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Only You (And You Alone) moreFAQ
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A very good movie, one that holds up well after repeated viewings. Even if you're familiar with the story, DeVito's methodical and precise direction makes it thoroughly absorbing all over again. This movie has the directorial perfection of a good Alfred Hitchcock thriller, but it's not either a thriller or a comedy; it's a unique mix of elements from several genres, that does contain some laughs and sardonic humor, but also has serious undertones, mostly thanks to Michael Douglas' three-dimensional character and surprisingly sensitive performance. Strongly recommended.