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A 10-year-old divorces her parents — and honestly? She's not wrong.
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Irreconcilable Differences (1984)

80s divorce-coreprecocious kid energyHollywood satire

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Drew Barrymore, 9, out-acts everyone. The lawsuit scenes? *Chef's kiss*.

Writing

Nancy Meyers co-wrote this — the divorce banter still stings.

Production

Flashback structure that actually earns its emotional whiplash.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel smug about your life choices.·Rewatch: Spotting baby Sharon Stone in her first credited role.·Streaming: Rainy Sunday with wine and side-eye ready.
Heads up:Emotional: Kid abandonment hits harder than the poster promises.
Charles Shyer

Director

Charles Shyer

ReleasedSep 28, 1984
Runtime1h 53m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Revenue$12.4M
Lantana Productions

Top Cast

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Albert Brodsky

Shelley Long

Shelley Long

Lucy Van Patten Brodsky

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Casey Brodsky

Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

David Kessler

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Phil Hanner

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Blake Chandler

David Paymer

David Paymer

Alan Sluiser

Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

Tracy

David Graf

David Graf

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Sharon Stone's first credited film role — she plays the actress Albert leaves Lucy for.

Cultural

This was Drew Barrymore's comeback after E.T., cementing her as the decade's go-to 'wise beyond her years' kid.

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Irreconcilable Differences (1984) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p

Irreconcilable Differences (1984) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p

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