I'll Do Anything

"She's the most maddening female he's ever met. And she's only six years old."

Feb 4 1994 PG-13 1h 55m
Comedy, Drama

Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.

Plot

Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on him, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family versus career in a particularly difficult way.

Written by

James L. Brooks

Directed by

James L. Brooks

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,937
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA