In & Out (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
In & Out is a 1997 comedy directed by Frank Oz, starring Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $63.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In & Out About?
The premise of In & Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a whirlwind romance, Pierre and Penelope find themselves in an extraordinary situation: they’re trapped in each other’s bodies. Having decided to keep their affair platonic, the couple must now navigate the complications of their swapped lives. This comedic exploration delves into themes of love, identity, and the unpredictable nature of relationships as they try to find a way to reverse the unusual predicament.
In & Out Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high school teacher
- gay
- small town
- closeted homosexual
- gay kiss
- homophobia
- weight loss
- high school graduation
- high school student
- actor
- canceled wedding
- scandal
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- wedding
- dancing
- coming out
- teacher student relationship
- fiance fiancee relationship
- gay stereotype
- reference to barbra streisand
- masculinity
- bigotry
- gay teacher
- comedy of manners
- motivational tape
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- cameo appearance
- antonyms in title
- trying to act more masculine
- gay interest
- self help tape
- gay cinema
- high school
- reporter
- gay soldier
- homosexual
- sexual orientation
- gay slur
- principal
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- interrupted wedding
- wedding dress
- unexpected kiss
- ampersand in title
- classroom
- gay protagonist
- homosexuality
- academy awards ceremony
- watching tv
- reference to johnnie cochran
In & Out Cast
Kevin Kline leads the cast, with Joan Cusack. Directed by Frank Oz.
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Director Frank Oz
More from Frank Oz
More films directed by Frank Oz, best-rated first: Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself, Little Shop of Horrors, Bowfinger and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
In & Out Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave In & Out 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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In & Out Plot Summary
What happens in In & Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Howard Brackett, portrayed by Kevin Kline, is a well-respected English literature teacher enjoying a tranquil existence in Greenleaf, Indiana. His life is shared with his fiancée, Emily Montgomery, played by Joan Cusack, who is also a dedicated teacher. The town is abuzz with excitement over the nomination of one of Howard’s former students, Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon), for the prestigious Best Actor award at the Academy Awards. Cameron’s role as a gay soldier in the impactful war film To Serve and Protect has captured the hearts of many, heightening the town’s anticipation for the event.
Full summary
The whole story of In & Out, scene by scene
In & Out Box Office & Budget
In & Out grossed $63.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$63.9M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $63.9M
- Budget
- $35M
In & Out Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer In & Out (1997) FLAT 35mm (5.1)
How Well Do You Know In & Out?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of Howard Brackett?
Cars in In & Out
23 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford Escort and the 1996 Ford Taurus.
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1997 Ford Escort Minor role -
1996 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1986 Plymouth Reliant K Minor role -
1987 Toyota Camry Minor role
In & Out Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “In and Out” and “In & Out - Sind denn hier wirklich alle schwul?”.
- Also known as
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- In and Out
- In & Out - Sind denn hier wirklich alle schwul?
- In & Out (Dentro o Fuera)
- Será Que Ele É?
- Le pot aux roses
- In & Out - Rosa wie die Liebe
- Vücut Dili
- Ute eller inte
- Вход и выход
- A boldogító nem
- Przodem do tyłu
- イン＆アウト
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- Няма скрито покрито
- Dentro o fuera
- Svatba naruby
- 인 앤 아웃
- Svadba naruby
- אין ואאוט
- 新郎向后跑, შესასვლელი და გასასვლელი
- Вхід і вихід
- Este sau nu este?
- Je ali ni?
- Tamo ovamo
- Влези-излези
- Ten ir atgal
- 新郎向後跑
- อย่าบ้าน่า...แฟนใครหว่า
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In & Out FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of In & Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In & Out?
In & Out runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was In & Out released?
In & Out was released on September 19, 1997.
Who directed In & Out?
In & Out was directed by Frank Oz.
More films by Frank Oz Who is in the cast of In & Out?
In & Out stars Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack.
How much did In & Out make at the box office?
In & Out grossed $63.9 million worldwide on a budget of $35 million.
How is In & Out rated?
In & Out has 70 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does In & Out have a post-credit scene?
No. In & Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is In & Out in?
The original language of In & Out is French.
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