Irreconcilable Differences (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, Irreconcilable Differences is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Shyer, running about 113 minutes. “They've Got Everything... including a 10 year old daughter who's suing them for divorce.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
Who’s in it. Irreconcilable Differences stars Ryan O'Neal as Albert Brodsky, Shelley Long as Lucy Van Patten Brodsky, Drew Barrymore as Casey Brodsky and Sam Wanamaker as David Kessler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Irreconcilable Differences has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M 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 Irreconcilable Differences page.
If you liked it. Fans of Irreconcilable Differences tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irreconcilable Differences (1984)?
- In US, Irreconcilable Differences 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 Irreconcilable Differences worth watching?
- Irreconcilable Differences holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Irreconcilable Differences?
- Irreconcilable Differences stars Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, Drew Barrymore, Sam Wanamaker and Allen Garfield.
- When was Irreconcilable Differences released?
- Irreconcilable Differences was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.