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The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them (1992): Cast & Box Office

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The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them is a 1992 romantic comedy directed by Matthew Meshekoff, starring Arye Gross as David Crown, Courteney Cox and B.J. Ward. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $690,966 worldwide.

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The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
Miramax
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them About?

The premise of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

David becomes smitten with Carrie, a witty and affluent woman, after an awkward first meeting where he inadvertently offends her in a Boston bar. Their paths cross again; despite her lingering disdain, David’s persistence and charm gradually win her over, leading to an unexpected romance.

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Themes & Keywords

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  • jewish
  • friend
  • best friend
  • bar
  • bikini
  • w.a.s.p.
  • sex
  • mother son relationship
  • marriage
  • jew
  • jew gentile relationship
  • infatuation
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  • male female relationship
  • genitalia
  • gagging
  • friendship
  • food
  • family relationships
  • eating
  • dream
  • cross cultural
  • condom
  • buddy
  • animated sequence
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Cast & crew

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Cast & Characters

Arye Gross leads the cast as David Crown, with Courteney Cox as Carrie Davenport and B.J. Ward as Giselle Davenport. Directed by Matthew Meshekoff; 31 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Plot Summary

What happens in The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

David Crown and Carrie Davenport meet in a bar where both are trying to pick up someone for the night, and their initial nerves keep them from making a move. The moment they collide again happens at a local baseball game, a scene that feels almost fated, and with a little help from Carrie’s friend and roommate, Zoe, David is able to secure her number and ask her out. What begins as a cautious beginning soon grows into something warmer and more earnest as they start to date, navigating the early thrills of attraction and the comfort of shared spaces.

Full summary

The whole story of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them, scene by scene

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Box office

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Box Office

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them grossed $690,966 worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$691K

US & Canada
$691K
Videos

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them.

The Opposite Sex And How To Live With Them Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them?

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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Details

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Sexo opuesto” and “Opposite Sex - Der kleine Unterschied”.

Also known as
  • Sexo opuesto
  • Opposite Sex - Der kleine Unterschied
  • Opposite Sex - Comment s'en servir
  • A nemek harca
  • 爱情酸甜苦辣
  • Противоположный пол, и как с ним жить
  • 사랑의 조건
  • Opačné pohlaví
  • 愛情酸甜苦辣

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FAQ

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them?

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them released?

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them was released on November 26, 1992.

Who directed The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them?

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them was directed by Matthew Meshekoff.

Who is in the cast of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them?

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them stars Arye Gross as David Crown, Courteney Cox as Carrie Davenport and B.J. Ward as Giselle Davenport, among 31 credited actors.

How much did The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them make at the box office?

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them grossed $690,966 worldwide.

Does The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them have a post-credit scene?

No. The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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