Nothing in Common
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
Release Year
1986
Runtime
118 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
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Nothing in Common is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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