Nothing in Common (1986)

56% of critics liked it
(18 reviews)
39% of users liked it
(5,817 ratings)

Garry Marshall directed this film which starts as a light comedy but moves into heavy-duty drama later on. David Basner (Tom Hanks in a good performance) works in an ad agency, where he enjoys bantering with his co-workers and meets a lot of women. He hasn't been especially close to his father… More Garry Marshall directed this film which starts as a light comedy but moves into heavy-duty drama later on. David Basner (Tom Hanks in a good performance) works in an ad agency, where he enjoys bantering with his co-workers and meets a lot of women. He hasn't been especially close to his father (Jackie Gleason) and never thought about him much until his Dad is left devastated when his wife of 36 years walks out on him. He is soon faced with serious health problems as well. This propels the elder Basner on a downward slide that affects David and their relationship. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Play Trailer

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 59 min.
Directed By: Garry Marshall
Written By: Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 30, 1986 Wide
On DVD: Feb 19, 2002
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Dramatic family story starring serious Jackie Gleason; Tom Hanks is concerned son.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Look at the cast. Look at the director. Need I say more?

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Featured Audience Ratings

Alexis N

Oh Tom Hanks.. I love you, but this movie wasn't funny and I'm not sure it was about anything other than a womanizing man-child dealing with his parents busting up and his dad being ill. I wish it was more than just okay.

Cast

            Tom Hanks as David Basner

            Jackie Gleason as Max Basner

            Eva Marie Saint as Lorraine Basner

            Hector Elizondo as Charlie Gargas

            Barry Corbin as Andrew Woolridge

            Bess Armstrong as Donna Mildred Martin

            Sela Ward as Cheryl Ann Wayne

            John Kapelos as Roger the Commercial Director

            Carol Messing as David's secretary

            Andra Akers as Blonde Saleswoman

            Bill Applebaum as Ted Geller

            Frank Campanella as Remo

            Dan Castellaneta as Brian

            Lucinda Crosby as Fashion Show Announcer

            Ron Dean as Ed Bedsole

            Lou Evans as Man on Airplane

            Lynda Goodfriend as Louise Pelham

            Vincent Guastaferro as Marvin Nadler

            Cindy Harrel as Shelley the Stewardess

            Toni Hudson as Receptionist

            Conrad Janis as Himself

            Harvey Keenan as Nat Vogel

            Shirley Kirks as Jeu De Prume Dancer

            Jack Larson as Max's Doctor

            Mona Lyden as Mishi

            Kathi Marshall as Tour Guide

            Jeff Michalski as Lewis

            Jane Morris as Dale

            Andrew Paris as DJ at Shenanigan's

            Julie Paris as Gina the Nurse

            Jeris Poindexter as Harvey

            Tracy Reiner as Young Saleswoman

            Steve Restivo as Head Waiter

            Bo Sabato as Boardroom Executive

            Anthony Starke as Cameron

            Lorna Thayer as Auditioning Grandma

            Mark Von Holstein as Robert

            Meg Wyllie as Grandma on Commercial Set

            Bruce A. Young as Gene

            Steve Assad as Lloyd

            Mike Hagerty as Eric

            Scott Marshall as Mailroom Boy

            Ben Rawnsley as Mitchell

            Sam Denoff
            
            David Hall as Boardroom Executive
See full cast