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Private Life

Private Life

20186.92h 4m

Overview

Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

Directed by Tamara Jenkins
Written by Tamara Jenkins
Produced by Anthony Bregman, Stefanie Azpiazu
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Top Cast

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Richard Grimes

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Rachel Biegler

Kayli Carter

Kayli Carter

Sadie Barrett

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Cynthia Grimes

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch

Charlie Grimes

Desmin Borges

Desmin Borges

Sam

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Dr. Dordick

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Beth

Emily Robinson

Emily Robinson

Charlotte Grimes

Tracee Chimo

Tracee Chimo

Caroline

Themes & Keywords

marriagein vitro fertilisationinfertilityfertility testtrying to get pregnantwoman directorfertility

About Private Life

Private Life is a drama, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of marriage, in vitro fertilisation, infertility, fertility test, trying to get pregnant, woman director. Directed by Tamara Jenkins, it stars Paul Giamatti, Kathryn Hahn, Kayli Carter. Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

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