Irreconcilable Differences
“They've got everything... including a 10 year old daughter who's suing them for divorce.”
Synopsis
Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
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Irreconcilable Differences (1984) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-26
Top Cast
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Ryan O'Neal
Albert Brodsky
Shelley Long
Lucy Van Patten Brodsky
Drew Barrymore
Casey Brodsky
Sam Wanamaker
David Kessler
Allen Garfield
Phil Hanner
Sharon Stone
Blake Chandler
David Paymer
Alan Sluiser
Jenny Gago
Tracy
David Graf
Bink
Hortensia Colorado
Maria Hernandez
Kim Marriner
Reporter
Wendy Gordon
Reporter
Ken Gale
Reporter
Deborah Cody
Reporter
Marc May
Reporter
Steven K. Miller
Reporter
Annie Meyers-Shyer
Little Girl in Crowd
Lauren Hartman
Woman on the Street
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Shyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
- Original Score
- Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint
- Original Title
- Irreconcilable Differences
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.4M
- Production Studios
- Lantana Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Shyer
Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint
William A. Fraker
John F. Burnett
Alex Winitsky, Nancy Meyers, Arlene Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Meyers
Writer
Charles Shyer
Director
Charles Shyer
Writer
Alex Winitsky
Producer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
John F. Burnett
Editor
Paul De Senneville
Original Music Composer
Olivier Toussaint
Original Music Composer
Arlene Sellers
Producer
Ida Random
Production Design
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Irreconcilable Differences
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What is Irreconcilable Differences about?
Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
Who directed Irreconcilable Differences?
Irreconcilable Differences was directed by Charles Shyer.
Who stars in Irreconcilable Differences?
The principal cast of Irreconcilable Differences includes Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, Drew Barrymore, Sam Wanamaker, Allen Garfield.
When was Irreconcilable Differences released and how long is it?
Irreconcilable Differences was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Irreconcilable Differences make at the box office?
Irreconcilable Differences grossed $12.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Irreconcilable Differences?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Irreconcilable Differences was composed by Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Irreconcilable Differences?
Irreconcilable Differences holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).