Kissing a Fool

1998, Comedy/Romance, 1h 33m

31 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

A brokenhearted writer (Jason Lee) plays matchmaker for his book editor (Mili Avital) and his womanizing best friend (David Schwimmer).
  • Rating:
    R (Strong Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Doug Ellin
  • Producer:
    Andrew Form, Rick Lashbrook, Tag Mendillo
  • Writer:
    James Frey, James Frey, Doug Ellin
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

David Schwimmer
Max Abbitt
Jason Lee
Jay Murphy
Mili Avital
Samantha Andrews
Bonnie Hunt
Linda Streicher
Vanessa Angel
Natasha
Kari Wuhrer
Dara
Frank Medrano
Cliff Randal
Bitty Schram
Vicki Pelam
Judy Greer
Andrea
Doug Ellin
Director
James Frey
Writer
James Frey
Screenwriter
Doug Ellin
Screenwriter
Thomas J. Busch
Line Producer
Andrew Form
Producer
Rick Lashbrook
Producer
Stephen Levinson
Executive Producer
Tag Mendillo
Producer
David Schwimmer
Executive Producer
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music
Thomas Del Ruth
Cinematographer
David Finfer
Film Editing
Ferne Cassel
Casting
Charles William Breen
Production Design
Tricia Schneider
Set Decoration
Susan Kaufmann
Costume Design
Thomas J. Busch
Unit Production Manager
Gary B. Goldman
Assistant Director
Richard E. Yawn
Supervising Sound Editor
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Critic Reviews for Kissing a Fool

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Audience Reviews for Kissing a Fool

  • Jun 07, 2013
    This is one of those romantic comedies that I enjoy having on my shelf, guilty pleasure film. It's not your average romantic comedy, it has a little edge that other films of the genre lack. The leads are fun and play well of each other even if the characters fall onto every cliché in the book. I caught this film again on the weekend and must say I still find the film funny and one of the few romantic comedies I enjoy, I have this right next to Notting Hill. Jason Lee deserved a better film career, much like David Schwimmer, they are funny guys who missed the train. 22/09/2018.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2011
    David Schwimmer plays Max, a womanizing Chicago TV sportscaster who falls for Sam played by Israel native Mili Avital, his attractive young publisher but who he feels is too good to be true. Max and Sam seem perfect for each other but Max wonders if he can really keep Sam "satisfied" long-term and tries to get his best friend Jay (Jason Lee) to see if she can become unfaithful. Jay is hesitant to do this being the sensitive soul that he is plus he is still grieving over the breakup of his slutty model girlfriend but things become complicated when Jay also succumbs to Sam's charms and begins to fall in love with her.
    Deb S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2009
    I enjoyed this movie and I don't see why others didn't. I mean in the beginning David Schwimmer's character was a jerk but by the end his character had gone through a total transformation, Jason Lee had a good performance, too as did Mili Avital.
    Cassie H Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2008
    Meh. Okay i guess. David's character was really annoying.
    Sarah . Super Reviewer
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