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Private Life

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2018 | 124 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 The Kids Are All Right, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 3 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tamara Jenkins

  • Paul GiamattiRichard Grimes
  • Kathryn HahnRachel Biegler
  • Kayli CarterSadie Barrett
  • Molly ShannonCynthia Grimes
  • John Carroll LynchCharlie Grimes
  • Desmin BorgesSam
  • Denis O'HareDr. Dordick
  • Siobhan Fallon HoganBeth
  • Emily RobinsonCharlotte Grimes
  • Tracee ChimoCaroline