A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.

A.C.O.D.

2013Movie88 minEnglish

A grown man is still caught in the crossfire of his parents' 15 year divorce. He discovers he was unknowingly part of a study on divorced children and is enlisted in a follow-up years later, which wreaks new havoc on his family.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users64%
Director: đề dean, StuGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Carter is a seemingly well-adjusted man who hosts a popular cooking show. However, his life unravels when he discovers he was part of an 'Adult Children of Divorce' support group as a child. This revelation forces him to confront his past and his complicated relationships with his divorced parents, who are forced to interact again.

Critical Reception

A.C.O.D. received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its relatable premise and the performances of its cast, particularly Adam Scott. However, some found the humor to be inconsistent and the overall execution to be somewhat lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and relatable premise about the lasting impact of divorce.
  • Adam Scott's performance as the conflicted protagonist was frequently highlighted.
  • Some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, and the film could have explored its themes more deeply.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a funny and insightful look at navigating parental divorce as an adult. Many appreciated the chemistry between the cast and the way it handled a sensitive topic with humor.

Fun Fact

The film's title, A.C.O.D., stands for 'Adult Children of Divorce,' reflecting the support group that the main character attended as a child.

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2 reviews
tmdb15435519

tmdb15435519

Besides having a really stupid name and premise, I actually thought this was pretty funny. Not funny enough or well enough put together for more than a 3.5, but good enough for government work.
Kamurai

Kamurai

Boring watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. I like Adam Scott, and even though he carries the movie, he could only do so much to make the movie better. It's just filled with heavy subjects like divorce, broken relat...