On the Rocks
On the Rocks

Movie spotlight

On the Rocks

2023
Movie
12 min
English

Kyle and Sam go through different stages of their lives as they hold onto the one constant thing in their lives, their friendship.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users70%
Director: Sofia CoppolaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young mother suspects her charming playboy husband is having an affair and teams up with her larger-than-life, lecherous father to tail him around New York City. What follows is a comedic and poignant journey of self-discovery and a rekindling of their father-daughter bond.

Critical Reception

On the Rocks received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its lighthearted tone, performances, and Sofia Coppola's direction. Audiences also found it to be a charming and enjoyable film, though some found it to be somewhat slight.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and witty father-daughter comedy with strong performances.

  • Sofia Coppola's signature delicate touch is evident throughout.

  • While enjoyable, the film doesn't offer much narrative depth.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the comedic chemistry between Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, and Sofia Coppola's direction. Some viewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked substantial development.

Fun Fact

Bill Murray and Rashida Jones previously worked together on the television series Parks and Recreation, where Jones played the character Ann Perkins and Murray made a guest appearance as himself.

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