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Private Life

  • 20182018
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  • 2h 3m
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7.2/10
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Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn in Private Life (2018)
A couple in the throes of infertility try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption. After the emotional and economic upheaval of in vitro fertilization, they're at the end of their middle-aged rope, but when Sadie, a recent college drop out, re-enters their life, things begin to look up.
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An author is undergoing multiple fertility therapies to get pregnant, putting her relationship with her husband on edge.An author is undergoing multiple fertility therapies to get pregnant, putting her relationship with her husband on edge.An author is undergoing multiple fertility therapies to get pregnant, putting her relationship with her husband on edge.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
21K
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  • Director
    • Tamara Jenkins
  • Writer
    • Tamara Jenkins
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Hahn
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Gabrielle Reid
  • Director
    • Tamara Jenkins
  • Writer
    • Tamara Jenkins
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Hahn
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Gabrielle Reid
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 18 nominations

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    Paul Giamatti, Kathryn Hahn, and Kayli Carter in Private Life (2018)
    Tamara Jenkins in Private Life (2018)
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    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Rachel Biegler
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Richard Grimes
    Gabrielle Reid
    Gabrielle Reid
    • Clinic Nurse #1
    Amy Russ
    Amy Russ
    • Admitting Nurse #1
    Caroline Martin
    Caroline Martin
    • Clinic Nurse #2
    Nick Sullivan
    Nick Sullivan
    • Anesthesiologist
    Hettienne Park
    Hettienne Park
    • Female Doctor
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Dr. Dordick
    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Cynthia Grimes
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Charlie Grimes
    Emily Robinson
    Emily Robinson
    • Charlotte Grimes
    Kayli Carter
    Kayli Carter
    • Sadie Barrett
    Alyssa Cheatham
    Alyssa Cheatham
    • Caroline's Older Daughter
    Leah Griffin
    Leah Griffin
    • Caroline's Younger Daughter
    Tracee Chimo Pallero
    Tracee Chimo Pallero
    • Caroline
    • (as Tracee Chimo)
    David Cale
    David Cale
    • David
    Seaton Smith
    Seaton Smith
    • Brad
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Beth
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      • Tamara Jenkins
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      • Tamara Jenkins
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based in part on Tamara Jenkins' own experiences of going through fertility treatments.
    • Quotes

      Sadie: Oh, my God, look at us. We're like an ad for assholes.

      Rachel Biegler: You mean we're assholes, or we're part of an ad that's targeted to assholes?

      Sadie: No, it's just that whole... people with cappuccinos in their lofts, with their laptops, dogs, with messy hair. You know, that whole fantasy. It's not your fault. You guys are authentic and real, you've just been co-opted by cultural mechanisms that create desirability. I took a media and consumer society course. It was pretty life-altering.

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    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Michelle Lewis and Dan Petty

      Performed by Alyssa Cheatham

      Courtesy of Walt Disney Records

    User reviews115

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    Very Apt Writing, Brilliant Cast
    The entire cast turns in wonderful performances. The script is infused with droll humor, and the multiple instances of awkwardness come off as genuine, bolstered by sensitive pacing. The storyline feels a bit worn and redundant at times, but this might have been intentional, considering the subject matter. In contrast, many contemporary American films strive to include way too many plot points. The city scenes and interiors made me miss New York -- the production design was quite good. There are a few subtle surprises in the script which worked well. Highly recommended.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đời Tư
    • Filming locations
      • Anthology Film Archives, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Likely Story
      • Netflix
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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