Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe house was built as a standing set in Concord, Massachusetts. It was torn down soon after filming ended.
- GoofsAbout 37 mins in, when Steve Martin falls over the couch and hits his feet on the table, Goldie Hawn briefly grimaces and looks at the crew possibly expecting a 'cut' before the scene continues as scripted.
- Quotes
Newton Davis: Half the things we tell ourselves are fiction.
- Crazy creditsWhen the title is shown in the opening credits, there's a red ribbon underneath the title that ties itself into a bow.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Patriot Games/Monster in a Box/Class Act/Zentropa (1992)
Featured review
Wonderful, Intelligent Feel Good Movie
It's truly refreshing to see an intelligent movie with so much crap coming out of Hollywood these days. The fact that this was released in 1992 does not say much about what Hollywood has produced since.
I've always loved Steve Martin. I think he's one of the most underrated actors in the past 30yrs. Sure he's not been in a million pictures, but the old adage sticks; quality, not quantity. Goldie Hawn is one of the most honest and lovely actresses to grace the silver screen. This movie would pale in comparison if these two actors were not involved. They deliver the goods in more ways than one.
Beyond Martin and Hawn, this picture is special for it's writing. Mark Stein should be patted on the back and then some. Wow, is all I have to say. You can tell how much thought was put into every scene by the "believable" detail that's generously provided throughout the entire movie. The intricate interplay and "make believe" between Martin and Hawn is nothing short of genius.
Feel good movie? Check. Intelligent, funny? Check. Worth a watch? Absolutely!
I've always loved Steve Martin. I think he's one of the most underrated actors in the past 30yrs. Sure he's not been in a million pictures, but the old adage sticks; quality, not quantity. Goldie Hawn is one of the most honest and lovely actresses to grace the silver screen. This movie would pale in comparison if these two actors were not involved. They deliver the goods in more ways than one.
Beyond Martin and Hawn, this picture is special for it's writing. Mark Stein should be patted on the back and then some. Wow, is all I have to say. You can tell how much thought was put into every scene by the "believable" detail that's generously provided throughout the entire movie. The intricate interplay and "make believe" between Martin and Hawn is nothing short of genius.
Feel good movie? Check. Intelligent, funny? Check. Worth a watch? Absolutely!
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Box office
- Budget
- $26,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $58,500,635
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,106,950
- Jun 14, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $94,900,635
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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