In & Out (1997)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Frank Oz

Writer (WGA):

Paul Rudnick (written by)

Release Date:

19 September 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

An out-and-out comedy.

Plot:

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

Plot Keywords:

Teacher | Gay | High School | Small Town | Media

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 10 nominations

Cast

Kevin Kline	...	Howard Brackett
Joan Cusack	...	Emily Montgomery
Tom Selleck	...	Peter Malloy
Matt Dillon	...	Cameron Drake
Debbie Reynolds	...	Berniece Brackett
Wilford Brimley	...	Frank Brackett
Bob Newhart	...	Tom Halliwell
Gregory Jbara	...	Walter Brackett
Shalom Harlow	...	Sonya
Shawn Hatosy	...	Jack
Zak Orth	...	Mike
Lauren Ambrose	...	Vicky
Alexandra Holden	...	Meredith
Lewis J. Stadlen	...	Ed Kenrow
Deborah Rush	...	Ava Blazer

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some strong language.

Runtime:

90 min | USA:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34955) | Peru:14 | Canada:14+ | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Brazil:14 | Chile:14 | France:U | Germany:6 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:7 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12

Filming Locations:

Clinton, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

The Oscar statuette used in the film is 'Kevin Kline (I)''s. He won it in 1988 for Best Supporting Actor in A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

Goofs:

Continuity: During the scene in the classroom after Cameron "outs" Howard on TV, Mike is explaining how Cameron might have come to the conclusion that Howard is gay. While Mike is talking, his blue hat is sitting on his desk. When the principal comes in the room, Mike can be seen wearing the hat in the background shot of the class, and also when he says "Watch the hands."

Quotes:

Howard Brackett: I may sue!
Howard's dad: Get Johnny Cochrane, not that woman!

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Wedding March

Good Film/Better Acting

In & Out is a comedy with a simple premise. It admirably succeeds in the mission of being funny and entertaining.

The comedy in this film ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime, physical comedy exists alongside dry humor, with a nice veteran turn by Bob Newhart. Kevin Kline is predictably in excellent form in this film, alongside Tom Selleck not playing to his expected "square jawed" leading man type. Mr. Selleck plays his humor well and displays a nice sense of comedic timing. The cast makes this film successful.

Not all films with homosexual themes are made to advance some sort of sinister, hidden Hollywood liberal agenda, in point of fact this film was simply made to entertain, and if any part of this films makes the viewer think, then it was a byproduct of the well-acted work by a terrific cast of professionals. Frequently tongue-in-cheek, I found myself laughing at the right moments. A solid "B."