Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- sincere
- date night
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film uneven but broadly appreciated its warmth, touching romantic premise, and Isabella Rossellini's affectionate performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maria and Larry become acquainted after their spouses Tom and Tish begin an affair at a family wedding.
Tom and Tish's immediate affair shapes the romantic circumstances of Maria and Larry.
Maria and Larry are married adults who discover mutual affection amid the disruption of their spouses' affair.
The film's central conflicts unfold through weddings, marriages, conversations, and private romantic encounters.
Films like Cousins, and why
The Four Seasons
shared romantic comedy structure, marital infidelity, and warm emotional tone
Heartburn
shared adult romance, relationship complications, and bittersweet melodrama
Moonstruck
shared sophisticated romantic comedy, marriage tensions, and affectionate ensemble storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Release Date
- 1989-02-10
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (67)
Cast
- Ted Danson
- Isabella Rossellini
- Sean Young
- William L. Petersen
- Lloyd Bridges
- Norma Aleandro
- Keith Coogan
- George Coe
- Katharine Isabelle
- Alex Bruhanski
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 Cousins about?
- Two married strangers find an unexpected bond after their spouses launch an affair at a family wedding.
- What is Cousins like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cousins as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Cousins violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cousins.
- What did critics think of Cousins?
- Critics found the film uneven but broadly appreciated its warmth, touching romantic premise, and Isabella Rossellini's affectionate performance.
- Which films are like Cousins?
- Films with a similar feel include The Four Seasons, Heartburn, and Moonstruck.
- How long is Cousins?
- Cousins runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cousins?
- In United States, Cousins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
