The Intervention

"What are friends for?"

2016 1h 30m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 179

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A weekend getaway for four couples takes a sharp turn when one of the couples discovers the entire trip was orchestrated to host an intervention on their marriage.

“What are friends for?”

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Cast

Natasha Lyonne
Sarah
Cobie Smulders
Ruby
Melanie Lynskey
Annie
Jason Ritter
Matt
Clea DuVall
Jessie
Ben Schwartz
Jack
Vincent Piazza
Peter
Alia Shawkat
Lola

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Clea DuVall
Writers: Clea DuVall
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Clea DuVall, shot by Polly Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sara Quin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tamara Meem shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Natasha Lyonne and Cobie Smulders and Melanie Lynskey carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "What are friends for?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4872078 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Clea DuVall directs. Polly Morgan behind the camera. Sara Quin scores. Tamara Meem cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Clea DuVall, shot by Polly Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Sara Quin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tamara Meem shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Natasha Lyonne and Cobie Smulders and Melanie Lynskey carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "What are friends for?".
8IMDB entry: tt4872078 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.