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In & Out

In & Out

An out-and-out comedy.

19976.51h 30m

Overview

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

Directed by Frank Oz
Written by Paul Rudnick
Produced by Scott Rudin
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $63.9M

Top Cast

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Howard Brackett

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Emily Montgomery

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Peter Malloy

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Cameron Drake

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds

Berniece Brackett

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Frank Brackett

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Tom Halliwell

Gregory Jbara

Gregory Jbara

Walter Brackett

Shalom Harlow

Shalom Harlow

Sonya

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Jack

Themes & Keywords

coming outhomophobialgbtgay theme

About In & Out

In & Out is a comedy film released in 1997 exploring themes of coming out, homophobia, lgbt, gay theme. Directed by Frank Oz, it stars Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck. A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

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