Nothing in Common
“It's a comedy. And a drama. Just like life.”
Synopsis
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nothing in Common (1986) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-10
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
David Basner
Jackie Gleason
Max Basner
Eva Marie Saint
Lorraine Basner
Héctor Elizondo
Charlie Gargas
Barry Corbin
Andrew Woolridge
Bess Armstrong
Donna Mildred Martin
Sela Ward
Cheryl Ann Wayne
Cindy Harrell
Shelley the Stewardess
John Kapelos
Roger the Commercial Director
Carol Messing
David's Secretary
Bill Applebaum
Ted Geller
Mona Lyden
Mishi
Anthony Starke
Cameron
Julio Alonso
Rick
Jane Morris
Dale
Dan Castellaneta
Brian
Mike Hagerty
Eric
Jeff Michalski
Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.69x
+$20.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
- Original Score
- Patrick Leonard
- Original Title
- Nothing in Common
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.3M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Marshall
Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
Patrick Leonard
John A. Alonzo
Glenn Farr
Alexandra Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Garry Marshall
Director
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Rick Podell
Writer
Glenn Farr
Editor
Michael Preminger
Writer
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Alexandra Rose
Producer
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Patrick Leonard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing in Common
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nothing in Common about?
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
Who directed Nothing in Common?
Nothing in Common was directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in Nothing in Common?
The principal cast of Nothing in Common includes Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint, Héctor Elizondo, Barry Corbin.
When was Nothing in Common released and how long is it?
Nothing in Common was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nothing in Common?
Nothing in Common had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $32.3M at the worldwide box office (2.69 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Nothing in Common?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing in Common was composed by Patrick Leonard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing in Common?
Nothing in Common holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).