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Kicking and Screaming (1995)

R | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 6 October 1995 (USA)
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After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all... See full summary »

Director:

Noah Baumbach

Writers:

Noah Baumbach (story), Bo Berkman (story) (as Oliver Berkman) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Josh Hamilton, Eric Stoltz, Samuel Gould | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Hamilton ... Grover
Samuel Gould Samuel Gould ... Pete (as Sam Gould)
Catherine Kellner ... Gail
Jonathan Baumbach Jonathan Baumbach ... Professor
John Lehr ... Louis
Olivia d'Abo ... Jane
Peter Czernin Peter Czernin ... Lester
Carlos Jacott ... Otis
Chris Eigeman ... Max
Eric Stoltz ... Chet
Eliza Roberts ... Josselyn
Jason Wiles ... Skippy
Parker Posey ... Miami
Christopher Reed Christopher Reed ... Friedrich (as Chris Reed)
Noah Baumbach ... Danny
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Storyline

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisions that would radically alter his life, yet none of them wants to end up like Chet, the professional student who tends bar and is in his tenth year of university studies. Written by James Meek <james@oz.net>

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slacker | beer drinking | independent film | college | writing | See All (160) »

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Anxiety loves company.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, and some sexuality | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 1995 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Desmoi filias See more »

Filming Locations:

Occidental College -1600 Campus Road, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Box Office

Gross USA:

$704,543
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Trimark Pictures,Castleberg Productions,Sandollar Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The college is loosely based on Vassar College, which director Noah Baumbach attended. See more »

Goofs

At the airport, when Grover says, "Shit, I wish I hadn't seen that", his mark is clearly visible on the floor when he walks away. See more »

Quotes

[At the airport]
Max: Don't check your bags, they'll just lose them.
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Connections

References Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

The Way I Made You Feel
Written by Ed Kuepper
Performed by Ed Kuepper
Courtesy of Hot Records and Restless Records
By arrangement with Warner Special Records
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27 May 2000 | by drocta950 – See all my reviews

Kicking and Screaming is easily my favorite film. It is a funny and intelligent look at the identity crisis that follows graduation. A brilliant script lifts the film out of gen-x romantic comedy hell. First time director Noah Baumbach does the impossible by keeping such a talky film constantly moving. With more insight and heart than most movies, Baumbach has created something timeless. A must see for all who are scared about taking that next big step.
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