I'll Do Anything

1994 · 115 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.6 (44 votes)

Dir. James L. Brooks · Starring Nick Nolte, Whittni Wright, Albert Brooks, Julie Kavner, Joely Richardson, Tracey Ullman · Music Hans Zimmer

“She's the most maddening female he's ever met. And she's only six years old.”

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Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.

VIBE

This film feels like a slightly messy, yet ultimately endearing, look at the chaos of unexpected parenthood. It's full of awkward moments and genuine sweetness as a struggling actor navigates life, love, and a precocious child.

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