Kicking and Screaming
“Anxiety loves company.”
Synopsis
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.
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Kicking And Screaming - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-09
Top Cast
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Josh Hamilton
Grover
Olivia D'Abo
Jane
Chris Eigeman
Max
Parker Posey
Miami
Jason Wiles
Skippy
Cara Buono
Kate
Carlos Jacott
Otis
Elliott Gould
Grover's Dad
Eric Stoltz
Chet
Samuel Gould
Pete
Catherine Kellner
Gail
Jonathan Baumbach
Professor
John Lehr
Louis
Peter Czernin
Lester
Eliza Roberts
Josselyn
Christopher Reed
Friedrich
Noah Baumbach
Danny
Jason S. Kassin
Freddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$718K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noah Baumbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Noah Baumbach, Oliver Berkman
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- Kicking and Screaming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $718K
- Production Studios
- Castleberg Productions, Sandollar Productions, Trimark Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noah Baumbach
Noah Baumbach, Oliver Berkman
Phil Marshall
Steven Bernstein
J. Kathleen Gibson
Joel Kastelberg, Sandy Gallin, Mark Amin, Carol Baum
Department Leadership Roster
Noah Baumbach
Writer
Noah Baumbach
Director
Joel Kastelberg
Producer
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
J. Kathleen Gibson
Editor
Steven Bernstein
Director of Photography
Dan Whifler
Production Design
Mary Jane Fort
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kicking and Screaming
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What is Kicking and Screaming about?
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.
Who directed Kicking and Screaming?
Kicking and Screaming was directed by Noah Baumbach.
Who stars in Kicking and Screaming?
The principal cast of Kicking and Screaming includes Josh Hamilton, Olivia D'Abo, Chris Eigeman, Parker Posey, Jason Wiles.
When was Kicking and Screaming released and how long is it?
Kicking and Screaming was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Kicking and Screaming make at the box office?
Kicking and Screaming grossed $718K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kicking and Screaming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kicking and Screaming was composed by Phil Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kicking and Screaming?
Kicking and Screaming holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).