Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- awkward
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the romantic comedy unconvincing and uneven, with its love-triangle premise failing to overcome weak execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Max asks Jay to try seducing Samantha so he can test her fidelity before marrying her.
Max is a popular sports broadcaster whose public confidence contrasts with his private uncertainty about marriage.
Jay’s bond with Max is placed under pressure when he becomes professionally connected with Samantha.
The film is explicitly described as being told in flashback.
Films like Kissing a Fool, and why
The Wedding Singer
romantic comedy built around a love triangle, friendship, and marriage uncertainty
My Best Friend's Wedding
witty relationship comedy centered on romantic miscommunication and commitment
That Thing You Do!
adult romantic comedy combining friendship, jealousy, and an unconventional test of love
Movie Details
- Director
- Doug Ellin
- Release Date
- 1998-02-27
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (76)
Cast
- David Schwimmer
- Jason Lee
- Mili Avital
- Bonnie Hunt
- Vanessa Angel
- Judy Greer
- Kari Wührer
- Frank Medrano
- Bitty Schram
- Jerry Springer
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 Kissing a Fool about?
- A commitment-shy sports broadcaster turns his wedding plans into a risky loyalty test that threatens both his romance and his closest friendship.
- What is Kissing a Fool like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kissing a Fool as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kissing a Fool violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Kissing a Fool.
- What did critics think of Kissing a Fool?
- Critics broadly found the romantic comedy unconvincing and uneven, with its love-triangle premise failing to overcome weak execution.
- Which films are like Kissing a Fool?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wedding Singer, My Best Friend's Wedding, and That Thing You Do!.
- How long is Kissing a Fool?
- Kissing a Fool runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kissing a Fool?
- In United States, Kissing a Fool is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
