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Kicking and Screaming

6.219951h 36mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape…

DirectorNoah Baumbach
WritersNoah Baumbach·Oliver Berkman
ProducersSandy Gallin·Carol Baum

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Cast · Directed by Noah Baumbach

JHJosh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton
Grover
ODOlivia D'Abo
Olivia D'Abo
Jane
CEChris Eigeman
Chris Eigeman
Max
PPParker Posey
Parker Posey
Miami
JWJason Wiles
Jason Wiles
Skippy
CBCara Buono
Cara Buono
Kate
CJCarlos Jacott
Carlos Jacott
Otis
EGElliott Gould
Elliott Gould
Grover's Dad
ESEric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz
Chet
SG
Samuel Gould
Pete
CKCatherine Kellner
Catherine Kellner
Gail
JB
Jonathan Baumbach
Professor

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Kicking and Screaming — streaming FAQ

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Kicking and Screaming is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MovieSphere+ and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kicking and Screaming on Netflix?

No, Kicking and Screaming is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+.

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Yes — Kicking and Screaming is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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Kicking and Screaming is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.