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Flirting with Disaster (1996)
Director: David O. Russell
Cast: Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Mary Tyler Moore
6.7
88%Runtime93 min
RatingR
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Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy, and an inept yet gorgeous adoption agent, Tina, he departs on an epic road trip that quickly devolves into a farce of mistaken identities, wrong turns, and overzealous and love-struck ATF agents.
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Flirting with Disaster is a critically acclaimed 1996 comedy film directed by David O. Russell. The film received an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7/10 score on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and audiences. While it did not receive any major awards, the film is considered one of Russell's most popular and well-received works.
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Flirting with Disaster from 1996, directed by David O. Russell, is a hilarious and quirky comedy that blends sharp satire with heartwarming family dynamics. Starring Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, and Téa Leoni, the film follows an adopted man's search for his birth parents, leading to an absurdly entertaining road trip full of mistaken identities and zany encounters that showcase Russell's unique directorial style.
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Flirting with Disaster is a 1996 American black comedy film written and directed by David O. Russell about a young father's search for his biological parents. It stars Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Alan Alda, Mary Tyler Moore, George Segal, Lily Tomlin and Richard Jenkins. It was screened out of competition in the Special Screenings section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.
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