Cousins
“Love at first sight. Consequences to follow.”
Synopsis
When Larry and Maria learn that their respective spouses are cheating on them, they try to turn the tables on them by pretending to have an affair. However, they soon find themselves falling in love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cousins Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-14
Top Cast
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Ted Danson
Larry Kozinski
Isabella Rossellini
Maria Hardy
Sean Young
Tish Kozinski
William L. Petersen
Tom Hardy
Lloyd Bridges
Vincent Kozinski
Norma Aleandro
Edie Hardy Kozinski
Keith Coogan
Mitch Kozinski
George Coe
Phil Kozinski
Katharine Isabelle
Chloe Hardy
Alex Bruhanski
Herbie
Stephen E. Miller
Stan
Gordon Currie
Dean Kozinski
Saffron Henderson
Terri Costello
Michèle Goodger
Claudia
Andrea Mann
Rosanna
Mark Frank
Arnie Slevins
LeRoy Schulz
Cousin Harry
Gloria Harris
Terri's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.69x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Metcalfe
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Cousins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Stephen Metcalfe, Jean-Charles Tacchella
Angelo Badalamenti
Ralf D. Bode
Robert Brown
George Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Schumacher
Director
Stephen Metcalfe
Screenplay
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Mark S. Freeborn
Production Design
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Robert Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cousins about?
When Larry and Maria learn that their respective spouses are cheating on them, they try to turn the tables on them by pretending to have an affair. However, they soon find themselves falling in love.
Who directed Cousins?
Cousins was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in Cousins?
The principal cast of Cousins includes Ted Danson, Isabella Rossellini, Sean Young, William L. Petersen, Lloyd Bridges.
When was Cousins released and how long is it?
Cousins was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cousins?
Cousins had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $22M at the worldwide box office (1.69 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Cousins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cousins was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cousins?
Cousins holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).