Something In Common (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Something In Common is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man and a nice woman in her forties fall in love. His mother goes berserk when he tells her about it and when the girlfriend comes to meet the mother, she wants to jump out of her skin. Accepting her son's choice won't be easy.
Who’s in it. Something In Common stars Ellen Burstyn as Lynn Hollander, Tuesday Weld as Shelly Grant, Patrick Cassidy as Nick Hollander and Don Murray as Theo Fontana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Something In Common has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something In Common page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something In Common tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something In Common (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Something In Common change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Something In Common worth watching?
- Something In Common holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something In Common?
- Something In Common stars Ellen Burstyn, Tuesday Weld, Patrick Cassidy, Don Murray and Eli Wallach.
- When was Something In Common released?
- Something In Common was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.