I'll Do Anything (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1994, I'll Do Anything is a comedy and drama film directed by James L. Brooks, running about 115 minutes. “She's the most maddening female he's ever met. And she's only six years old.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.
Who’s in it. I'll Do Anything stars Nick Nolte as Matt Hobbs, Albert Brooks as Burke Adler, Julie Kavner as Nan Mulhanney and Joely Richardson as Cathy Breslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, I'll Do Anything has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'll Do Anything page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Do Anything tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Do Anything (1994)?
- In US, I'll Do Anything is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I'll Do Anything worth watching?
- I'll Do Anything holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Do Anything?
- I'll Do Anything stars Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks, Julie Kavner, Joely Richardson and Tracey Ullman.
- When was I'll Do Anything released?
- I'll Do Anything was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.
