Kicking and Screaming (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Kicking and Screaming is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Noah Baumbach, running about 96 minutes. “Anxiety loves company” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisions that would radically alter his life, yet none of them wants to end up like Chet, the professional student who tends bar and is in his tenth year of university studies.
Who’s in it. Kicking and Screaming stars Josh Hamilton as Grover, Olivia d'Abo as Jane, Carlos Jacott as Otis and Eric Stoltz as Chet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kicking and Screaming has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $718.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kicking and Screaming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kicking and Screaming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kicking and Screaming (1995)?
- In US, Kicking and Screaming is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kicking and Screaming worth watching?
- Kicking and Screaming holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kicking and Screaming?
- Kicking and Screaming stars Josh Hamilton, Olivia d'Abo, Carlos Jacott, Eric Stoltz and Chris Eigeman.
- When was Kicking and Screaming released?
- Kicking and Screaming was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.