Irreconcilable Differences
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| Directed by | Charles Shyer |
| Written by | Nancy Meyers Charles Shyer |
| Produced by | Richard Hashimoto Nancy Meyers Arlene Sellers Alex Winitsky |
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| Cinematography | William A. Fraker |
| Edited by | John F. Burnett |
| Music by | Paul de Senneville Olivier Toussaint |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6-10 million |
| Box office | $12 million |
Irreconcilable Differences is a 1984 American comedy-drama film starring Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, and Drew Barrymore in lead roles. The film tells the story of a young girl (Barrymore) who sues her successful but estranged parents (O'Neal and Long) for divorce, seeking legal independence due to their neglect and ongoing conflicts.
Released on September 28, 1984, Irreconcilable Differences emerged as a minor box office success, grossing over $12 million.
At the 42nd Golden Globe Awards, Irreconcilable Differences received 2 nominations – Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Long) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Barrymore). For her performance, Barrymore also received an additional nomination for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film at the 6th Youth in Film Awards.