Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- awkward
- witty
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics agreed that the intriguing Graduate-inspired premise and appealing cast were undermined by a lightweight, muddled script with insufficient comedy and emotional depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sarah uses family clues and counting to question Earl's paternity and investigate Beau Burroughs.
The premise explicitly riffs on The Graduate by connecting Sarah's family history to Beau Burroughs.
Sarah's engagement to Jeff is threatened after she meets Beau and repeats a pattern associated with her mother and grandmother.
Sarah's discoveries involve her father, mother, grandmother, and the recurring presence of Beau.
Films like Rumor Has It..., and why
The Break-Up
shared romantic comedy structure, relationship uncertainty, and family complications
Something's Gotta Give
shared witty but uneven romantic entanglements, adult relationship conflict, and ensemble comedy
The Graduate
shared literary allusion, generational sexual complications, and romantic identity crisis
The Family Stone
shared family secrets, infidelity, and warm ensemble relationship drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Release Date
- 2005-12-22
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (1281)
Cast
- Jennifer Aniston
- Kevin Costner
- Shirley MacLaine
- Mark Ruffalo
- Richard Jenkins
- Christopher McDonald
- Steve Sandvoss
- Mena Suvari
- Mike Vogel
- Rob Lanza
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rumor Has It... about?
- A newly engaged woman investigates a family paternity rumor and finds her commitment tested by the charismatic man at its center.
- What is Rumor Has It... like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rumor Has It... as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rumor Has It... violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rumor Has It....
- What did critics think of Rumor Has It...?
- Critics agreed that the intriguing Graduate-inspired premise and appealing cast were undermined by a lightweight, muddled script with insufficient comedy and emotional depth.
- Which films are like Rumor Has It...?
- Films with a similar feel include The Break-Up, Something's Gotta Give, The Graduate, and The Family Stone.
- How long is Rumor Has It...?
- Rumor Has It... runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rumor Has It...?
- In United States, Rumor Has It... is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
