Cousins (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1989, Cousins is a comedy and romance film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 109 minutes. “Love at first sight. Consequences to follow.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two couples go to a mutual friends wedding, and end up swapping partners.

Who’s in it. Cousins stars Ted Danson as Larry Kozinski, Isabella Rossellini as Maria Hardy, Sean Young as Tish Kozinski and William Petersen as Tom Hardy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cousins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22M at the box office.

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 Cousins page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cousins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cousins (1989)?
In US, Cousins 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 Cousins worth watching?
Cousins holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cousins?
Cousins stars Ted Danson, Isabella Rossellini, Sean Young, William Petersen and Lloyd Bridges.
When was Cousins released?
Cousins was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.