Nothing in Common (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Nothing in Common is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 118 minutes. “It's a comedy. And a drama. Just like life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his way up the corporate ladder, David Basner confronts his greatest challenge: his father.
Who’s in it. Nothing in Common stars Tom Hanks as David Basner, Jackie Gleason as Max Basner, Eva Marie Saint as Lorraine Basner and Hector Elizondo as Charlie Gargas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Nothing in Common has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and 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 Nothing in Common page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nothing in Common tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nothing in Common (1986)?
- In US, Nothing in Common is available to stream on Hulu, and 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 Nothing in Common worth watching?
- Nothing in Common holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Nothing in Common?
- Nothing in Common stars Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint, Hector Elizondo and Barry Corbin.
- When was Nothing in Common released?
- Nothing in Common was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.