A 1992 American Comedy-Drama directed by Nora Ephron that follows a single mother (Julie Kavner) trying to make it in the stand-up scene while trying to navigate her family life.
The movie also stars Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann, Carrie Fisher, Dan Aykroyd, Marita Geraghty, Caroline Aaron, Kathy Najimy, and Estelle Harris.
It was released on February 21, 1992.
Tropes for the film:
- Big Applesauce: Takes place in Queens and Manhattan.
- The Film of the Book: Based on Meg Wolitzer's 1988 novel This Is Your Life.
- Parents Walk In at the Worst Time: Erica is having her first sexual experience with her boyfriend, Jordan, interrupted by his mother arriving home early. They have just finished, and almost get their clothes back on, but she opens the door on them just as he zips his pants back up, and she then drags both of them downstairs to give them The Talk.
- Scare 'Em Straight: Inverted. Erica is caught having sex with Jordan. Instead of scolding them, his mother, who happens to be a doctor, gives them a π This example contains a YMMV entry. It should be moved to the YMMV tab.
calm and informative lesson in human reproduction complete with anatomically correct models. They don't feel too eager to experiment afterwards. - Tagline: "It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?".
