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Nothing in Common

Nothing in Common

It's a comedy. And a drama. Just like life.

19865.81h 58m

Overview

A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.

Directed by Garry Marshall
Written by Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
Produced by Alexandra Rose
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $32.3M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

David Basner

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Max Basner

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Lorraine Basner

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Charlie Gargas

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Andrew Woolridge

Bess Armstrong

Bess Armstrong

Donna Mildred Martin

Sela Ward

Sela Ward

Cheryl Ann Wayne

C

Cindy Harrell

Shelley the Stewardess

John Kapelos

John Kapelos

Roger the Commercial Director

C

Carol Messing

David's Secretary

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipdivorce

About Nothing in Common

Nothing in Common is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 1986 exploring themes of parent child relationship, divorce. Directed by Garry Marshall, it stars Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint. A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.

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