Consenting Adults (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Consenting Adults is a 1992 drama thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Forest Whitaker, Kevin Spacey and Kevin Kline. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $21.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Consenting Adults About?
The premise of Consenting Adults without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Newlyweds Richard and Priscilla Parker find their peaceful existence shattered by the arrival of their captivating neighbors, Eddy and Kay Otis. When Kay is found murdered, Richard immediately becomes the main suspect, leading to Priscilla being drawn to Eddy's influence. Determined to clear his name and uncover the truth, Richard delves into the disturbing events that have torn his life apart, confronting a web of secrets and danger.
Consenting Adults Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prison
- hitchcockian
- private investigator
- insurance claim
- voyeurism
- composer
- jogging
- insurance scam
- insurance investigator
- framed for murder
- psychopath
- yuppie
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- wife swapping
- scam
- faked death
- adultery
- female topless nudity
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- cuckolded husband
- female rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- nipples visible through clothing
- dysfunctional marriage
- neo hitchcock
- murder mystery
- whodunit
- swinger couple
- conspiracy thriller
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- extramarital affair
- suburb
- erotica
- sex while asleep
- police detective
- father daughter relationship
- tape recorder
- mother daughter relationship
- double indemnity
- police arrest
- police officer
- risk taking
- police car
- workout
- hit by a car
- punching bag
- music band
- neck brace
- recording studio
Consenting Adults Cast
Forest Whitaker leads the cast, with Kevin Spacey and Kevin Kline. Directed by Alan J. Pakula; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alan J. Pakula
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Consenting Adults Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Consenting Adults 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 31%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Consenting Adults Plot Summary
What happens in Consenting Adults from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tess and Ken Lynd have spent 26 years building their life together, raising two children along the way. Their daughter, Margie, is about to become a mother herself, while their son, Jeff, is stepping into his college years as the captain of the swim team. However, beneath this seemingly idyllic family exterior lies a complicated tangle of emotions and relationships. The bond between Jeff and his parents has always been fraught with tension, especially with his father, whose penchant for nitpicking often led to fiery clashes. After more than two decades of silence, Tess receives an unanticipated letter from Jeff, urging her to reconnect and explore the turmoil he has been harboring.
Full summary
The whole story of Consenting Adults, scene by scene
Consenting Adults Box Office
Consenting Adults grossed $21.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.6M
- US & Canada
- $21.6M
Consenting Adults Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know Consenting Adults?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant revelation does Jeff share with Tess during their meeting?
Cars in Consenting Adults
28 cars on screen, including the 1991 BMW 525i E34 and the 1983 Chevrolet Citation.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Cabriolet C126 Important role -
1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Consenting Adults Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Gewagtes Spiel” and “Dobles parejas”.
- Also known as
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- Gewagtes Spiel
- Dobles parejas
- Jeux d'adultes
- Juegos de adultos
- Jogos de Adultos
- Adultes consentants
- Forbuden frugt
- Vieraissa
- Paihnidia enilikon
- Felelősségük teljes tudatában
- Giochi d'adulti
- Dodelijk overspel
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- Tolerancyjni partnerzy
- Só para Adultos
- Odrasli ljudi
- Lek till döds
- Consenting Adults - Gewagtes Spiel
- 换妻游戏
- 成人协议
- 换妻惊魂
- По взаимному согласию
- משחק למבוגרים בלבד
- За взаємною згодою
- По взаимно съгласие
- 네 이웃의 아내를 탐하지 마라
- 夜惊情
- Παιχνίδια Ενηλίκων
- Ochotní dospělí
- Komşunun Karısı
- 隣人
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Consenting Adults FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Consenting Adults, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Consenting Adults?
Consenting Adults runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Consenting Adults released?
Consenting Adults was released on October 16, 1992.
Who directed Consenting Adults?
Consenting Adults was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
More films by Alan J. Pakula Who is in the cast of Consenting Adults?
Consenting Adults stars Forest Whitaker, Kevin Spacey and Kevin Kline, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Consenting Adults make at the box office?
Consenting Adults grossed $21.6 million worldwide.
How is Consenting Adults rated?
Consenting Adults has 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Consenting Adults have a post-credit scene?
No. Consenting Adults has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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