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Nothing in Common (1986)

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Garry Marshall directed this film which starts as a light comedy but moves into heavy-duty drama later on. David Basner (Tom Hanks in a good performance) works in an ad agency, where he enjoys bantering with his co-workers and meets a lot of women. He hasn't been especially close to his father (Jackie Gleason) and never thought about him much until his Dad is left devastated when his wife of 36 years walks out on him. He is soon faced with serious health problems as well. This propels the elder

PG, 1 hr. 59 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Garry Marshall

Written By: Rick Podell, Michael Preminger

In Theaters: Jul 30, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Feb 19, 2002

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Tom Hanks
David Basner
Jackie Gleason
Max Basner
Eva Marie Saint
Lorraine Basner
Hector Elizondo
Charlie Gargas
Barry Corbin
Andrew Woolridge
Bess Armstrong
Donna Mildred Martin
Sela Ward
Cheryl Ann Wayne
John Kapelos
Roger the Commercial Di...
Carol Messing
David's secretary
Andra Akers
Blonde Saleswoman
Bill Applebaum
Ted Geller
Frank Campanella
Remo
Dan Castellaneta
Brian
Lucinda Crosby
Fashion Show Announcer
Ron Dean
Ed Bedsole
Lou Evans
Man on Airplane
Lynda Goodfriend
Louise Pelham
Vincent Guastaferro
Marvin Nadler
Cindy Harrel
Shelley the Stewardess
Toni Hudson
Receptionist
Conrad Janis
Himself
Harvey Keenan
Nat Vogel
Shirley Kirks
Jeu De Prume Dancer
Jack Larson
Max's Doctor
Mona Lyden
Mishi
Kathi Marshall
Tour Guide
Jeff Michalski
Lewis
Jane Morris
Dale
Andrew Paris
DJ at Shenanigan's
Julie Paris
Gina the Nurse
Jeris Poindexter
Harvey
Tracy Reiner
Young Saleswoman
Steve Restivo
Head Waiter
Bo Sabato
Boardroom Executive
Anthony Starke
Cameron
Lorna Thayer
Auditioning Grandma
Mark Von Holstein
Robert
Meg Wyllie
Grandma on Commercial S...
Bruce A. Young
Gene
Steve Assad
Lloyd
Mike Hagerty
Eric
Scott Marshall
Mailroom Boy
Ben Rawnsley
Mitchell
Sam Denoff
David Hall
Boardroom Executive

Critic Reviews for Nothing in Common

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Dramatic family story starring serious Jackie Gleason; Tom Hanks is concerned son.

November 3, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Look at the cast. Look at the director. Need I say more?

February 2, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Portrays a self-absorbed young man's growth into maturity as he draws closer to his elderly father.

January 15, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Oh Tom Hanks.. I love you, but this movie wasn't funny and I'm not sure it was about anything other than a womanizing man-child dealing with his parents busting up and his dad being ill. I wish it was more than just okay.

January 9, 2011

Alexis Nomm

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Love watching this, I thought these two actors did a great job with there characters they make you believe they are really father and son and having these problems.

July 17, 2008

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