Common Sense Media Review
By Tara McNamara
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Comedy about gay would-be dads is DOA; strong language.
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I Don't Understand You
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What's the Story?
In I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU, Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) travel to Italy to celebrate their wedding anniversary. When unexpected obstacles cause their celebratory dinner to boil over, the couple tries to put a lid on the chaos before their marriage burns to the ground.
Is It Any Good?
Italy, baby: There's nothing quite like it, but when it comes to teen appeal, this comedy has too much baby and not enough Italy. Sure, I Don't Understand You has a few postcard moments—licking gelato in a piazza, walking down picturesque cobblestone alleys—that might stir a high schooler's wanderlust. But it's not enough to quite fill the pasta bowl. The movie's story centers on Dom and Cole's anxieties about potential parenthood—a theme that adults might spark to but teens are likely to find bland. And much of the second half leans darker as the humor takes a murderous turn. Misunderstanding is a classic setup for comedy, but here, laughing at tragedy may leave a taste as sour as bad wine.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why misunderstanding is a popular wellspring for comedy. What role does misunderstanding play in the story of I Don't Understand You?
Do the characters in I Don't Understand You feel realistic? Why is diverse representation in the media important?
What does it mean when a comedy is described as "dark"? Compare this to other dark comedies you've seen.
Does this movie make you want to visit Italy? Or, if you've been there, what moments brought back memories? What do you think makes for a good travelogue?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 6, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : June 24, 2025
- Cast : Nick Kroll , Andrew Rannells , Amanda Seyfried
- Directors : David Joseph Craig , Brian Crano
- Inclusion Information : Gay Movie Director(s) , Gay Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Vertical Entertainment
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 97 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : bloody violence and language
- Last updated : June 17, 2025
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