The Story of Us
1999 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 6.1 · 32% critics
A long-married couple has drifted into constant bickering while keeping up appearances for their children. When the kids leave for camp, they try a trial separation and look back on earlier, happier moments as they decide whether their relationship can be repaired or if it’s time to move on.
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Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-10-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Critic score
- 32/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (361 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a relationship-focused dramedy that mixes humor with raw, familiar fights and reflections; Not for you if nonstop bickering or a predictable arc would frustrate you, and you prefer lighter fare like 200 Cigarettes.
Pros: relatable marriage ups-and-downs; strong lead performances; witty scattered humor | Cons: lots of arguing; predictable story beats; corny 90s lines
Themes
- husband wife relationship
- love of one's life
- summer camp
- therapist
- family history
- relationship problems
- failing marriage
- marital separation
- marriage counseling
Cast & crew
Bruce Willis
as Ben Jordan
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Katie Jordan
Rob Reiner
as Stan Kogen
Colleen Rennison
as Erin Jordan (at Ten)
Jake Sandvig
as Josh Jordan (at Twelve)
Julie Hagerty
as Liza
Rita Wilson
as Rachel Kogen
Paul Reiser
as Dave
Red Buttons
as Arnie Jordan
Betty White
as Lillian Jordan
Directed by Rob Reiner