The Kids Are All Right (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Kids Are All Right is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Lisa Cholodenko, starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $34.8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget. It won 3 awards from 24 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kids Are All Right About?
The premise of The Kids Are All Right without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two mothers, Jules and Nic, have raised their children on a progressive, loving foundation. Their lives are upended when their teenage kids, curious about their origins, track down their biological father, a charming restaurateur named Paul. As Paul integrates into the family dynamic, unexpected connections develop, and previously unspoken truths surface, challenging everyone's understanding of love, family, and belonging.
The Kids Are All Right Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- two mothers
- brother sister relationship
- biological father
- sperm donor
- coming of age
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- search for birth father
- mother son relationship
- lesbian mother
- lesbian
- los angeles california
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- adultery
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- lesbian couple
- mother daughter relationship
- female rear nudity
- garden
- f rated
- sex scene
- female nudity
- nudity
- lesbian marriage
- breasts
- high school
- student athlete
- college dormitory
- mockery
- learning the identity of one's father
- interracial relationship
- watching tv
- drumming one's fingers
- cell phone
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman in a bath
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- female protagonist
- fired from a job
- interrupted during sex
- hairy chested male
- womanizer
- shooting hoops
- woman in a bathtub
- female topless nudity
- college drop out
- bisexual woman
- restaurant owner
- extramarital affair
The Kids Are All Right Cast
Annette Bening leads the cast, with Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
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Director Lisa Cholodenko
More from Lisa Cholodenko
More films directed by Lisa Cholodenko, best-rated first: High Art, Laurel Canyon, Cavedweller and Dinner Party.
The Kids Are All Right Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Kids Are All Right 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Kids Are All Right Plot Summary
What happens in The Kids Are All Right 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
Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore) form a loving lesbian couple, each having welcomed a child into their lives through the same anonymous sperm donor. As an obstetrician, Nic serves as the family’s main provider and assumes a more disciplined role, while Jules, who is embarking on a new venture in landscape design after previous career setbacks, takes on a more relaxed approach in parenting. Although their family life seems harmonious at first, the romance between Nic and Jules starts to feel stagnant over time.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kids Are All Right, scene by scene
The Kids Are All Right Box Office & Budget
The Kids Are All Right grossed $34.8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget, 8.7 times what it cost. $20.8 million came from the US and Canada and $13.9 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.8M
8.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $20.8M
- International
- $13.9M
- Budget
- $4M
The Kids Are All Right Awards & Nominations
The Kids Are All Right won 3 awards from 24 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2011, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
3 wins24 nominations7 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2011 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Director – Lisa Cholodenko
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Annette Bening
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Mark Ruffalo
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Golden Globes 2011 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Annette Bening
- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Artios Awards 2011 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Comedy
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Critics' Choice 2011 4 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Actress – Annette Bening
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Mark Ruffalo
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Oscars 2011 4 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Mark Ruffalo
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Annette Bening
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2011 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Annette Bening
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Mark Ruffalo
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BAFTA 2011 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Mark Ruffalo
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Annette Bening and Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
The Kids Are All Right Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Nic & Jules Are Asked A Serious Question
- Clip Meeting The Donor After 20 Years
How Well Do You Know The Kids Are All Right?
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 are the names of the two children in the movie?
Cars in The Kids Are All Right
12 cars on screen, including the 2008 Volvo XC70 and the BMW R 75/5.
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1983 Chevrolet S-10 Important role -
1973 Ford F-Series Important role
The Kids Are All Right Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Os Miúdos Estão Bem” and “Minhas Mães e Meu Pai”.
- Also known as
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- Os Miúdos Estão Bem
- Minhas Mães e Meu Pai
- Los chicos están bien
- A gyerekek jól vannak
- 性福拉警報
- Los Chicos Estan Bien
- 에브리바디 올라잇
- Діти в порядку
- Les enfants vont bien
- Детки в порядке
- İki Kadın
- Bir Erkek
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- I ragazzi stanno bene
- Tout va bien ! The Kids Are All Right
- Děcka jsou v pohodě
- 孩子们都很好
- Wszystko w porządku
- Τα Παιδιά Είναι Εντάξει
- הילדים בסדר
- Децата са добре
- キッズ・オールライト
- Decká sú v pohode, ბავშვები კარგად არიან
- 非單親關係
- Дітки в порядку
- Els nois estan bé
- Lastega on kõik korras
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The Kids Are All Right FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Kids Are All Right, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kids Are All Right?
The Kids Are All Right runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Kids Are All Right released?
The Kids Are All Right was released on July 9, 2010.
Who directed The Kids Are All Right?
The Kids Are All Right was directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
More films by Lisa Cholodenko Who is in the cast of The Kids Are All Right?
The Kids Are All Right stars Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo.
How much did The Kids Are All Right make at the box office?
The Kids Are All Right grossed $34.8 million worldwide ($20.8 million domestic, $13.9 million international) on a budget of $4 million.
How is The Kids Are All Right rated?
The Kids Are All Right has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did The Kids Are All Right win?
The Kids Are All Right won 3 awards from 24 nominations, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2011.
Does The Kids Are All Right have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kids Are All Right has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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