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The Story of Us

Can a marriage survive 15 years of marriage?

1999 · 1h 36m · R Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by Rob Reiner

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Overview

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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26%
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Rotten

There is a desperate phoniness about director Rob Reiner's The Story of Us.

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten

When Harry Met Sally with a bad script.

Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Rotten

This is a second-rate Woody Allen midlife crisis comedy without the laughs.

Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz
Rotten

The Story of Us is a story of confused intentions and misused talents.

David L. Beck, San Jose Mercury News
Rotten

In The Story of Us, married couple Ben and Katie Jordan sit at the dinner table with their cute kids and rank the highs and lows of their day. I'd like to play, too. My low for the day was watching this movie.

Steven Rosen, Denver Post

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