In and Out
In and Out

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In and Out

2017
Movie
85 min
French

Two couples, Pierre and Aimée, Éric and Pénélope, all share four years of friendship without cloud. Only concern, Penelope and Pierre have become lovers ... The situation becoming untenable, they decide to break. But after a final night of passionate love, fate plays a trick on them: Peter and Penelope each wake up in the body of the other! To protect their secrecy, they each find themselves having to live the life of the other. This is the beginning of the complications ...

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: Frank OzGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A beloved high school teacher is about to marry his fiancée when a former student outs him on national television, claiming he is gay. The news throws his life into hilarious chaos as he struggles to maintain his reputation, his relationship, and his sense of self amidst the media frenzy. His fiancée's family, particularly her father, and the townspeople react with varying degrees of shock, support, and outright confusion.

Critical Reception

In & Out was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, sharp performances, and its surprisingly progressive handling of LGBTQ+ themes for its time. Critics lauded Kevin Kline's comedic timing and Joan Cusack's Oscar-nominated supporting role, while audiences appreciated its blend of humor and heartfelt moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp wit and timely exploration of identity.

  • Kevin Kline's performance is a standout, delivering both humor and vulnerability.

  • A heartwarming and funny film that tackles its subject matter with sensitivity.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed 'In & Out,' appreciating its laugh-out-loud comedy, strong performances from the lead actors, and its uplifting message about acceptance. Many viewers found the film to be a fun and heartwarming experience that resonated with its themes of self-discovery and community.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Joan Cusack), Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Kevin Kline) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Joan Cusack), and won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film.

Fun Fact

While the film takes place in the fictional town of Auburn, Indiana, the actual filming locations were primarily in the historic town of Hyde Park, New York.

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