Private Life

A middle-aged New York couple, Richard and Rachel, struggle to conceive a child, navigating the emotionally taxing and often absurd world of fertility treatments. As they pursue various avenues, including adoption, their existing relationships and personal identities are tested. The film sensitively portrays their journey with honesty and a touch of dark humor, exploring the deep desire for family and the sacrifices made in its pursuit.

Private Life was widely acclaimed by critics for its sharp writing, nuanced performances, and honest portrayal of a difficult subject. Reviewers praised its blend of humor and heartbreak, finding it to be a deeply relatable and poignant exploration of modern infertility struggles. The film was particularly lauded for its mature and unflinching look at the emotional toll of fertility treatments and the strain they place on relationships.

• Praised for its authentic and often painfully funny depiction of infertility.

• Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti deliver career-defining performances.

• A remarkably honest and empathetic portrayal of a couple's struggle to build a family.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's honest and relatable portrayal of the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. Many found the performances by Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti to be outstanding and the story to be both funny and deeply moving.

Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

Writer-director Tamara Jenkins drew heavily from her own experiences and those of friends when writing the screenplay for 'Private Life'.