Breaking Up

Oct 17 1997 R 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.

Plot

Monica teaches, Steve's a photographer. They've dated more than two years. They're arguing, and she leaves for her apartment, only to return in a few minutes to say they should stop seeing each other. A few days later, they're back together, but within two hours, he takes offense at an off-hand remark, and the separation starts in earnest. They see other people, then, out of the blue, Steve asks Monica to marry him. She says yes, and a time of ecstasy begins: they interview strangers, asking them what makes a marriage work, and she moves in with him. Then comes the wedding, and when Steve freezes, anger ends the relationship again. Can harmony return?

Written by

Michael Cristofer

Directed by

Robert Greenwald

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,298
Average Rating
4.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA