Consenting Adults (1992)

27% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
29% of users liked it
(3,393 ratings)

Composer Richard Parker (Kevin Kline) and his wife Priscilla (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) live an ordinary suburban life until they meet their new neighbors Eddy (Kevin Spacey) and Kay (Rebecca Miller). The two couples become friends until some mate-swapping is suggested by the men. The plot takes… More Composer Richard Parker (Kevin Kline) and his wife Priscilla (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) live an ordinary suburban life until they meet their new neighbors Eddy (Kevin Spacey) and Kay (Rebecca Miller). The two couples become friends until some mate-swapping is suggested by the men. The plot takes a nasty turn, however, when Richard sleeps with Kay -- who turns up, the next morning, bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat. Soon, Richard is charged with the crime and must prove his innocence. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Alan J. Pakula
Genres: Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Oct 16, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Oct 14, 2003

Critic Reviews

Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
Insipid and idiotic.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A grave warning to cheaters...Spacey's great
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Dreary suburban thriller.

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Anthony L

A rubbish 90's thriller that fails to capture the classic noir style it sets out to achieve. Really quite boring.
Ross C

Insurance scam movie where a con man frames his neighbour for the death of his wife.
Derek D

This movie was just not quite as enjoyable as I'd expected it to be. It's got an interesting plot about swingers and a twist where Spacey's wife ends up dead after Kline sleeps with her. A great performance from Spacey, but...check this out...it seems like Kline… More
This movie was just not quite as enjoyable as I'd expected it to be. It's got an interesting plot about swingers and a twist where Spacey's wife ends up dead after Kline sleeps with her. A great performance from Spacey, but...check this out...it seems like Kline actually phoned in his performance here. Yes, Kline didn't seem too interested in this and I don't blame him. Not as good as it could have been. Thanks to my mother, as well, for ruining this movie for me before I even watched it.

Cast

            Kevin Kline as Richard Parker

            Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Priscilla Parker

            Kevin Spacey as Eddy Otis

            Rebecca Miller as Kay Otis

            Forest Whitaker as David Duttonville

            E.G. Marshall as George Gordon

            Kimberly McCullough as Lori Parker

            Jerry Campbell as Prison Guard

            Bruce Evers as Maxie

            Ed Grady as Mr. Watkins

            Benjamin Hendrickson as Jimmy Schwartz

            Billie Neal as Annie Duttonville

            Ginny Parker as Martha

            Edward Seamon as Hotel Desk Clerk

            Suzanne Stewart as Mrs. Watkins

            Veronica Vera
            
            L. Warren Young as Musician in Blues Connection

            Lonnie R. Smith as Dr. Pettering

            Michelle Smith as Christmas Caroler

            Mark Wood as Christmas Caroler

            Alixe Gordin
            
            Judson Vaughn as Max Roth

            Meredith Brasher
            
            Tommy Cresswell as Charleston Detective

            Annie Sprinkle
            
            Janette Lane Bradbury as Dry Cleaner Lady

            Robert C. Treveiler as Charleston Deputy
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Consenting Adults (1992)

Critic Reviews

Featured Audience Ratings

Anthony L

Ross C

Derek D

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