On the Rocks
On the Rocks

On the Rocks

2020
Movie
96 min
English

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users79%
Director: Sofia CoppolaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young mother begins to suspect her charming husband might be having an affair. She teams up with her larger-than-life, playboy father to tail him around New York City during a... misadventure.

Critical Reception

On the Rocks received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its lighthearted tone, Sofia Coppola's direction, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Bill Murray and Rashida Jones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming performances and Sofia Coppola's signature directorial style.
  • Appreciated for its breezy, New York-centric atmosphere and gentle humor.
  • Some critics found the plot a bit too slight and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's lighthearted and comedic elements, with many highlighting the chemistry between Bill Murray and Rashida Jones as a major strength. The movie was seen as an enjoyable, albeit not deeply impactful, father-daughter story.

Fun Fact

The film reunited Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, who previously starred together in the critically acclaimed film 'Lost in Translation' (2003), also directed by Sofia Coppola.

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Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Before jumping into the movie itself, I need to offer my appreciation for Sofia Coppola's career so far. With such a renowned filmmaker as ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I wanted so much more than the product we ended up with here. While I enjoyed 'On The Rocks', I can't push myself past saying it was simply cute and sweet - and while it bolstered my love of Bill M...