Cousins
Love at first sight. Consequences to follow.
1989 • 109 min • Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
When Larry and Maria learn that their respective spouses are cheating on them, they try to turn the tables on them by pretending to have an affair. However, they soon find themselves falling in love.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 60 Audience · 67 · 100%
When their spouses are caught in an affair, Larry and Maria pretend to start one themselves, only to genuinely fall for each other. This romantic comedy explores the messy, emotional fallout of infidelity and new beginnings.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and divorce are central to the plot
- Characters drink socially and at events
- Some suggestive situations and kissing
What it models well
- Finding genuine connection
- Truthfulness in relationships
- Embracing change
Talk about it after
- What makes a relationship last?
- How do characters cope with betrayal?
- The complexities of love and family
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Cousins. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Joel Schumacher • Crew: Stephen Metcalfe
Trailers & clips
Cousins Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (67)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Box office
- $22,030,000
- IMDb
- tt0097116
