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The Story of Us

1999·Movie·R·96 min·6.1(366)

Can a marriage survive 15 years of marriage?

After 15 years of marriage, Katie and her husband, Ben, have grown apart. While they keep up the facade of having a contented marriage, mostly to not worry their children, they aren't happy together and argue frequently. While the kids are away at camp, Katie and Ben decide to separate and try to reassess their relationship to see if they should stay together or split up for good. 

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Where to watch The Story of Us in United States

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Where is The Story of Us streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel Now
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Story of Us

The Story of Us is a 1999 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Rob Reiner. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rob Reiner. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Story of Us was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $59 million worldwide.

Director
Rob Reiner
Writers
Alan Zweibel, Jessie Nelson
Release date
October 14, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$59 million
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment
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The Story of Us cast & crew

The Story of Us was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Alan Zweibel and Jessie Nelson.

The cast features Bruce Willis as Ben Jordan, Michelle Pfeiffer as Katie Jordan, Rob Reiner as Stan Kogen, Colleen Rennison as Erin Jordan (at Ten), Jake Sandvig as Josh Jordan (at Twelve), and Julie Hagerty as Liza.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by Jessie Nelson and Rob Reiner.

Is The Story of Us worth watching?

The Story of Us holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 366 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, The Story of Us is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Story of Us

The Story of Us isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Story of Us

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Ben Jordan

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Katie Jordan

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Stan Kogen

Colleen Rennison

Colleen Rennison

Erin Jordan (at Ten)

Jake Sandvig

Jake Sandvig

Josh Jordan (at Twelve)

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Liza

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Rachel Kogen

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser

Dave

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Arnie Jordan

Betty White

Betty White

Lillian Jordan

Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows

Dot

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

Harry

The Story of Us — FAQs

Where can I watch The Story of Us in United States?

The Story of Us is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Story of Us in?

The Story of Us is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Story of Us?

The Story of Us runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is The Story of Us rated?

The Story of Us is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 366 ratings.

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