In & Out (1997) directed by Frank Oz

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Director: Frank Oz

Writer (WGA):Paul Rudnick (written by)

Release Date: 19 September 1997 (USA)
13 January 1998 (Italy)

Genre: Comedy

Tagline: An out-and-out comedy.

Plot: A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

When dim-bulb actor Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon) wins an Oscar for playing a gay Marine, he outs his high school drama teacher, Howard Brackett (Kevin Kilne), in his acceptance speech. It all comes as a surprise to Howard -- not to mention his long-suffering fiancée, Emily (a hilarious Joan Cusack). With his wedding just days away, Howard's under the gun to get everything (ahem) straightened out.

Awards: 1998 Oscar Nomination as Best Actress in a Supporting Role to Joan Cusack, Academy Awards, USA
1998 American Comedy Award as Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture to Joan Cusack
1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Nomination as Favorite Actor - Comedy to Kevin Kline, as Favorite Actress - Comedy to Joan Cusack, as Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy to Tom Selleck, as Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy to Debbie Reynolds
1998 Critics Choice Award as Best Supporting Actress to Joan Cusack, Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
1998 Artios Nomination as Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy to Margery Simkin, Casting Society of America, USA
1998 Chlotrudis Award as Best Supporting Actress to Joan Cusack
1998 GLAAD Media Award as Outstanding Film (Wide Release)
1998 Golden Globe Nomination as Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical to Kevin Kline, as Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture to Joan Cusack
1998 MTV Movie Award Nomination as Best Kiss to Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck
1997 New York Film Critics Circle Award as Best Supporting Actress to Joan Cusack
1998 Golden Satellite Award as Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical to Joan Cusack, Nomination as Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical to Scott Rudin, Award as Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical to Kevin Kline
1997 Society of Texas Film Critics Award as Best Supporting Actress to Joan Cusack

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Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
Kevin Kline ... Howard Brackett
Joan Cusack ... Emily Montgomery
Tom Selleck ... Peter Malloy
Matt Dillon ... Cameron Drake
Debbie Reynolds ... Berniece Brackett
Wilford Brimley ... Frank Brackett
Bob Newhart ... Tom Halliwell
Gregory Jbara ... Walter Brackett
Shalom Harlow ... Sonya
Shawn Hatosy ... Jack
Zak Orth ... Mike
Lauren Ambrose ... Vicky
Alexandra Holden ... Meredith
Lewis J. Stadlen ... Ed Kenrow
Deborah Rush ... Ava Blazer
J. Smith-Cameron ... Trina Paxton
Kate McGregor-Stewart ... Aunt Becky
Debra Monk ... Mrs. Lester
Ernie Sabella ... Aldo Hooper
John Cunningham ... 'Be a Man' Tape Instructor (voice)
Gus Rogerson ... Danny
Dan Hedaya ... Military Attorney
Joseph Maher ... Father Tim
William Parry ... Fred Mooney
William Duell ... Emmett Wilson
Richard Woods ... Reverend Morgan
Kevin Chamberlin ... Carl Mickley
Wally Dunn ... Cousin Lenny
Larry Clarke ... Cousin Ernie
June Squibb ... Cousin Gretchen
Alice Drummond ... Aunt Susan
Mary Diveny ... Cousin Ellen
Anne Russell ... Aunt Marge
Patrick Garner ... Stan Forrest
Adam LeFevre ... Bachelor Party Guest
Bill Camp ... Bachelor Party Guest
Scott Robertson ... Bachelor Party Guest
John Christopher Jones ... Bachelor Party Guest
MacIntyre Dixon ... Bachelor Party Guest
Joanna Wolff ... Jennifer the Flower Girl
Chris McKenna ... Locker Room Guy (as Chris L. McKenna)
Mark Ballou ... Locker Room Guy
Charlie Newmark ... Locker Room Guy
Andrew Levitas ... Locker Room Guy
Jon Hershfield ... Locker Room Guy (as Jonathan Michael Hershfield)
Daniel Joseph ... Locker Room Guy
Seth Ullian ... Locker Room Guy
Greg Siff ... Locker Room Guy
Ryan Janis ... Locker Room Guy
Jane Hoffman ... Mrs. Baxter
Becky Ann Baker ... Darlene
Bill Hoag ... Bartender (as William P. Hoag)
Danny Canton ... Cameraman
Selma Blair ... Cousin Linda
Patricia Guinan ... Billy's Mom
Nesbitt Blaisdell ... Billy's Dad
Samantha Buck ... Classroom Student
Lauren Fox ... Classroom Student
Lizzy Mahon ... Classroom Student
Simone Marean ... Classroom Student
Michael McGruther ... Classroom Student
Niki Roma ... Classroom Student
Jacqueline Manning ... Classroom Student (as Jacqueline Maloney)
Patrick Mylod ... Classroom Student
Virginia Williams ... Classroom Student (as Ginger R. Williams)
Joshua Wade ... Student
Jill Horner ... Student
Lauren Ward ... Student
Julie Entwisle ... Student
Clare Kramer ... Student
Miranda Kent ... Student
Tara Carnes ... Student
Arden Myrin ... Student
Ian Sherwood ... Student
Kevin Keating ... Student
Kathy Lyn Cavanaugh ... Student
Jo-Jo Lowe ... Awards Event Model
Lisa Emery ... Classroom Reporter
Gary DeWitt Marshall ... Classroom Reporter (as Gary Dewitt Marshall)
Marla Sucharetza ... School Reporter
Ronald Rand ... School Reporter
Ross de Marco ... School Reporter
Joanne DiMauro ... School Reporter
Tony Jones ... School Reporter
Grace DeSena ... School Reporter
Bruce Bennetts ... School Reporter
Tracy Appleton ... School Reporter
Jim Taylor McNickle ... School Reporter
Laura Caulfield ... School Reporter
Mimi Stuart ... School Reporter
Dinah Gravel ... School Reporter
Peter Barmonde ... Wedding Photographer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Ruivivar ... (unconfirmed)
Glenn Close ... Herself (uncredited)
Charles Dumas ... Military Court Panelist (uncredited)
Whoopi Goldberg ... Herself (uncredited)
Geoffrey Gould ... Audience Member (uncredited)
Jeannette Gould ... Audience Member (uncredited)
Cara Jedell ... Cheerleader #3 (uncredited)
Jay Leno ... Himself (uncredited)
Ric Sechrest ... Graduate (uncredited)
Todd Stockman ... Audience Member (uncredited)
Jovanna Vitiello ... Reporter (uncredited)

  
Howard & Peter

Comments

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I know that In & Out is a bit of a stereotype, and that Howard is more a "character" than a "real" gay man, but I really like this comedy, and Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck kissing? Joan Cusack in overweight version who catches the hollywood star, hot and younger, Matt Dillon? Is it really possible to not like this movie? So raised hands: if you want a very light, and very funny, gay themed comedy, big budget and good actors, In & Out is your movie.

In & Out

[pabrown.livejournal.com]

I absolutely love this movie. Yes, it was lightweight, it isn't going to break any barriers, although it does suggest that being a gay man does not equal swishy -- since you could hardly call either Tom Selleck or Kevin Klein swishy. Personally I'll watch anything with Klein in it and my other favorite movie of his is A Fish Called Wanda which I think is one of the all time great comedies. But I think everyone was perfect in In & Out and played their roles to perfection. Just about every minute was funny, though I do think my favorite moment was Cusack, in her wedding dress, in the bar trying to proposition Tom Selleck and her line "Is everybody gay?"
always makes me howl. She deserved that Oscar.

Re: In & Out

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Yes, Joan Cusack was fabulous in this movie, and I really loved her love story with Matt Dillon. And I'm like you, I can see everything with Kevin Kline and like it.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Oh you have absolutely to see it, it's like 101 of gay comedy ;-)

[semioticwarrior.livejournal.com]

I loved this movie, and I adore Kevin Kline.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I think Kevin Kline is coming out (no pun intended) as winner on all front.

[edenwinters.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I've not seen this movie! Looks like I need to plan a movie night!

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

You absolutely have to, it's one of the nicest gay comedy I have ever seen.