The Story of Us

1999 · 96 min · EN · R · 6.1 (385 votes)

Dir. Rob Reiner · Starring Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rob Reiner, Colleen Rennison, Jake Sandvig, Julie Hagerty · Music Eric Clapton

“Can a marriage survive 15 years of marriage?”

DramaComedyRomance

After 15 years of marriage, Katie and her husband, Ben, have grown apart. While they keep up the facade of having a contented marriage, mostly to not worry their children, they aren't happy together and argue frequently. While the kids are away at camp, Katie and Ben decide to separate and try to reassess their relationship to see if they should stay together or split up for good.

VIBE

A grounded, honest look at the ups and downs of a long-term relationship. It feels like flipping through old photo albums, full of shared laughter, quiet arguments, and the enduring complexities of love.

wistfulheartfeltrealisticbittersweetsteadyromantic dramaslice-of-lifecharacter-drivenlovemarriagedivorcecommunication

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