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The Kids Are All Right
2010 106 min United States of America, France R 18+
★7.7
Comedy, Drama
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
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Description
Two women, Nic and Jules, brought a son and daughter into the world through artificial insemination. When one of their children reaches age, both kids go behind their mothers' backs to meet with the donor. Life becomes so much more interesting when the father, two mothers and children start to become attached to each other.
Budget:
$3.5M
US Gross:
$20.81M
Worldwide:
$34.71M
Starring
Annette Bening
Actor
Julianne Moore
Actor
Mark Ruffalo
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Berlin International Film Festival 2010
— Teddy Award – Best Feature Film
Academy Awards 2011
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2011
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2011
— Best Supporting Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2011
— Best Original Screenplay
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Actress
Berlin International Film Festival 2010
— Golden Bear
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Cast Ensemble
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2011
— Best Picture
Berlin International Film Festival 2010
— Teddy Award – Best Feature Film
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
The Kids Are All Right is widely praised for its nuanced, grounded exploration of family dynamics within a lesbian household, anchored by stellar performances from its lead cast. While many critics applaud its refusal to rely on stereotypes, a segment of the audience finds the subject matter alienating or the pacing and conflict resolution lacking.
| Acting | Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo deliver powerful, authentic performances that ground the film's unconventional family premise. | |
| Direction | Lisa Cholodenko maintains a cohesive and meticulous directorial vision that balances comedy with heavy dramatic themes without resorting to stereotypes. | |
| Screenplay | The script manages to handle sensitive, contemporary family issues with a naturalistic, non-judgmental approach that avoids heavy-handed moralizing. | |
| Humor | The film’s tone is divisive, as some viewers appreciate its warmth and relatability, while others feel the humor is weak or the cultural themes are fundamentally incompatible with their personal values. |