The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right

Nic and Jules had the perfect family, until they met the man who made it all possible.

Directed by Lisa Cholodenko

Produced by Mandalay Vision, 10th Hole Productions

2010106 min6.6 / 10

A warm, character-driven family comedy-drama about unconventional bonds tested when a sperm donor enters the picture, balancing humor with genuine emotional friction.

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.

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  • Is The Kids Are All Right violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Kids Are All Right scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Kids Are All Right easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does The Kids Are All Right end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is The Kids Are All Right sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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