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And So It Goes

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Nobody likes real-estate agent Oren Little (Michael Douglas), and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. Oren's life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) he didn't know existed. Oren has no idea how to take care of a child, so he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah (Diane Keaton) -- but he learns how to open his heart eventually.

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Critics Consensus

And So It Goes aims for comedy, but with two talented stars stuck in a half-hearted effort from a once-mighty filmmaker, it ends in unintentional tragedy.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 08/11/2014
3/5
Douglas and Keaton do just as well with the romantic angle, mostly because he's so adept at dispelling any whiff of mawkishness. Oren's essential orneriness remains, no matter what, and the film turns out to be a lot of fun because of him. Go to Full Review
David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 08/08/2014
2.5/5
Whatever happened to Rob Reiner?... [He] seems utterly disengaged as he ploddingly assembles a film whose potential is never realised. Go to Full Review
Joe McGovern Entertainment Weekly 07/25/2014
C-
[A] depressingly monotonous Rob Reiner-directed comedy starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. Go to Full Review
Ankit Ojha Cinema Elite 07/26/2024
1.5/5
From the perspective of technical craft, nothing really seems out of place. None of it seems to help the frustratingly uninspired narrative, however, turning “And So It Goes” into a largely inoffensive but depressingly fruitless viewing experience. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 02/01/2021
2/5
About as interesting as a Blue Plate Special when it could be, considering the talent involved, as richly textured as a fine, aged wine. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/02/2020
1.0/4.0
And So It Goes is a tone deaf As Good As It Gets wannabe. Go to Full Review
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labeskimo T @RT44915827 1d This movie is so WEIRD... There's a scene with the grandfather saying how the 10yo girl would make a good wife someday..... There's another scene where a teddy bear is humped by a dog, then the next scene the little girl is hugging it in the backseat of grandpa car... Grandma touched it too, very weird & creepy movie!! Not even finished with it. Agree with the other review about such a hard watch in 2026... If I could rate it negative stars, I would... The only redeeming quality of the movie is Diane Keaton! See more Alison L. @RT06291657 1d Uncomfortable to watch in 2026. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch May 11 And So It Goes is a heartfelt and surprisingly engaging dramedy carried beautifully by Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. What starts as a simple story about an emotionally closed-off realtor suddenly forced to care for his granddaughter slowly develops into a touching story about family, healing, and second chances. Diane Keaton brings warmth, humor, and charm to every scene, while Michael Douglas balances sarcasm and vulnerability in a way that makes his character feel authentic and relatable. Their chemistry is easily the strongest part of the movie and helps elevate the emotional moments throughout the story. The film also balances comedy and drama well, giving viewers quirky and funny moments while still exploring heavier themes like addiction, regret, broken family relationships, and emotional growth. The relationship with the granddaughter adds a lot of heart and helps ground the film emotionally. See more Kristina L @RT43261855 Apr 12 Why is this rated so low? It's a sweet, feel good movie with a great cast! I really enjoyed it and feels even more poignant now with Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner's passing. Definitely worth a watch especially if you like old school style romance and comedy! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 30 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more sha l @RT62729287 01/14/2025 It was entertaining. We don’t need more drama in a movie. just a smile. A chuckle and a Feel good movie. Simple, yet possible See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Nobody likes real-estate agent Oren Little (Michael Douglas), and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. Oren's life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) he didn't know existed. Oren has no idea how to take care of a child, so he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah (Diane Keaton) -- but he learns how to open his heart eventually.
Director
Rob Reiner
Producer
Rob Reiner, Alan Greisman, Mark Damon
Screenwriter
Mark Andrus
Distributor
Clarius Entertainment
Production Co
Castle Rock Entertainment, Rob Reiner/Alan Greisman, Foresight Unlimited
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Drug Elements)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 25, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.2M
Runtime
1h 34m