In & Out
Seen it?1997 | 90 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Easy A or The Trouble with Harry, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 Golden Globes. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$64 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 182K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Oz
- Kevin KlineHoward Brackett
- Joan CusackEmily Montgomery
- Tom SelleckPeter Malloy
- Matt DillonCameron Drake
- Debbie ReynoldsBerniece Brackett
- Wilford BrimleyFrank Brackett
- Bob NewhartTom Halliwell
- Gregory JbaraWalter Brackett
- Shalom HarlowSonya
- Shawn HatosyJack