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In & Out (1997)

โ€œAn out-and-out comedy.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 778 votes 1h 30m pg-13 Comedy

#67 of 113 films from 1997 #1549 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Frank Oz ยท Written by Paul Rudnick

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Overview

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

Cast

Kevin Klineas Howard Brackett
Joan Cusackas Emily Montgomery
Tom Selleckas Peter Malloy
Matt Dillonas Cameron Drake
Debbie Reynoldsas Berniece Brackett
Wilford Brimleyas Frank Brackett
Bob Newhartas Tom Halliwell
Gregory Jbaraas Walter Brackett
Shalom Harlowas Sonya
Shawn Hatosyas Jack
Zak Orthas Mike
Lauren Ambroseas Vicky
Deborah Rushas Ava Blazer
June Squibbas Cousin Gretchen

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 1997
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$63,900,000 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119360

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Questions

How long is In & Out?
In & Out runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is In & Out worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 778 votes, which places it #67 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 42%) and #1549 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed In & Out?
In & Out was directed by Frank Oz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dark Crystal (1982), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), Little Shop of Horrors (1986).
Who stars in In & Out?
Kevin Kline as Howard Brackett; Joan Cusack as Emily Montgomery; Tom Selleck as Peter Malloy; Matt Dillon as Cameron Drake; Debbie Reynolds as Berniece Brackett; Wilford Brimley as Frank Brackett.
What is In & Out rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In & Out?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12219.

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