Nothing in Common
Seen it?1986 | 118 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$32 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 75K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garry Marshall
- Tom HanksDavid Basner
- Jackie GleasonMax Basner
- Eva Marie SaintLorraine Basner
- Héctor ElizondoCharlie Gargas
- Barry CorbinAndrew Woolridge
- Bess ArmstrongDonna Mildred Martin
- Sela WardCheryl Ann Wayne
- Cindy HarrellShelley the Stewardess
- John KapelosRoger the Commercial Director
- Carol MessingDavid's Secretary