Alexandra Holden, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds

When a Hollywood heartthrob (Matt Dillon, playing a Brad Pitt look-alike) "outs" his small-town high-school drama teacher Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) during the Oscar telecast, the entire (fictional...( read more  read more... )) town of Greenleaf, Indiana, wonders if Howard's really gay. More to the point, Howard wonders, too--quite a dilemma considering his pending marriage to Emily (Joan Cusack), who's patiently tolerated a three-year engagement. While a TV reporter (Tom Selleck) covers the ensuing furor, screenwriter Paul Rudnick and director Frank Oz make good-natured humor their highest priority, turning the "crisis" of coming out into a laugh-out-loud spin on conventional romantic comedy. The result is a film that delivers constant laughs and a golden opportunity for its fine cast to show off their considerable comedic talents--especially Cusack, who deservedly earned an Oscar nomination for her hilarious performance as the bride who's almost as confused as her would-be husband. That Rudnick and Oz have made a great comedy that's both old-fashioned and relevant to the late 20th century is no small feat, but In & Out has no hidden agenda apart from its triumphant desire to entertain. --Jeff Shannon

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PG-13, 92 min.

Directed by: Frank Oz

Release Date: September 19, 1997

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DVD Release Date: October 20, 1998

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  • October 1, 2009
    If people want to watch these kinds of films in the privacy of their own homes then fine, I just don't want this kind of rubbish on my TV and shoved in my face! ;o) Directed by Miss Piggy.
  • July 1, 2009
    Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is a teacher who is about to get married. Then, one of his former students wins an Oscar for a film in which he plays a gay soldier and thanks Howard in his acceptance speech, outing him as being gay too! This film follows the aftermath as reporters ...( read more)descend on Howard's village and he tries to convince everyone that he is straight.

    I love this movie! Kevin Kline is wonderful, it has some really hilarious moments and it always leaves me feeling great with an enormous grin on my face. Consequently, it's one film that I enjoy watching as often as possible. If you haven't seen it, you're missing out!
  • January 31, 2009
    A touching and funny film, dealing with ostracising nature of small-town America against gays and anyone else thought of as ?different? and not in the community's interests. Kline is hilarious and demonstrated to be a brilliant dancer/mover ? the scene with the self-help tape is ...( read more)a classic cinematic moment.
  • January 8, 2009
    Comedy about a teacher (Kevin Kline) who is "outed" by a former student. The problem is, he doesn't even know himself that he might be gay.

    One of the funniest scenes in the movie is when he is listening to a cassette tape which will help him become more masculine. The tape ...( read more)tells him that men don't dance and of course Kevin can't stop from dancing that beat.
  • April 29, 2008
    matt dillon is perfectly cast here
  • November 9, 2009
    Kevin Kline is so expressive; a joy to watch.
  • October 28, 2009
    Joyous and you can't help but loving it. Loads of fun and has a superb cast.
  • September 23, 2009
    Clive Owen is great in this film. Very fanny and so real acting the gay professor. I love it realy
  • July 18, 2009
    This movie is one of my all-time favorites! It pairs a great storyline with talented comedic actors. Gay? Straight? Who cares? Sit back and enjoy a few laughs!!
  • June 25, 2009
    kevin kline trying not to dance and then going nuts is probably one of my favorite kevin kline moments.

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  • In what movie does this quirky conversation appear? "I want that nice Sally Field to win." "She's not nominated" "Even so"  Answer »
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