Flirting with Disaster
"A comedy about sex, love, family and other accidents waiting to happen."
Originally released in 1996. Flirting with Disaster is a comedy film. directed by David O. Russell.
Starring Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, and Téa Leoni
Synopsis
Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy, and an inept yet gorgeous adoption agent, Tina, he departs on an epic road trip that quickly devolves into a farce of mistaken identities, wrong turns, and overzealous and love-struck ATF agents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (265 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.7M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,702,438
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Dean Silvers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flirting with Disaster about?
Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy,...
Who directed Flirting with Disaster?
Flirting with Disaster was directed by David O. Russell.
How long is Flirting with Disaster?
Flirting with Disaster has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Flirting with Disaster released?
Flirting with Disaster was released on March 22, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flirting with Disaster?
The main cast of Flirting with Disaster includes Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Mary Tyler Moore, George Segal.
Is Flirting with Disaster worth watching?
Flirting with Disaster has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 265 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.