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Ira and Abby

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67% Tomatometer 43 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A rocky road is ahead when Ira (Chris Messina), a neurotic doctoral candidate, meets and marries Abby (Jennifer Westfeldt), a free-spirit, almost on a whim. The pair enjoy marital bliss for a while, but the relationship hits the skids when Ira learns Abby is twice-divorced. The marriage breaks apart, but the lovers have yet to realize that they may not be able to live without one another.

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Critics Consensus

Ira & Abby overcomes the somewhat clichéd plot with witty dialogue and earnest performances.

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Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly Feb 22, 2008
B-
An odd love poem for cynics who have thrown sentimentality into the garbage. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Oct 18, 2007
3/4
Ira & Abby has plenty of sharp details, mostly verbal, and it gives old pros and newer faces a chance to show off their poker-faced comic wiles. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Boston Globe Oct 12, 2007
2/4
Ira & Abby is like its characters: nice with a lot of problems. Go to Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Feb 21, 2008
Robert Carey directs his cast with zest and the film plays its laughs with a sense of gentle sardonic smirk that makes it inoffensive yet tart. Go to Full Review Christian Toto Washington Times Feb 3, 2008
3/4
Ira & Abby may drive you into therapy, but you'll be chuckling all the way. Go to Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Feb 3, 2008
C+
The steady addition of more and more characters served to fragment what could have been a charming romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 16, 2026 Ira And Abby = a *3.5* star Movie! See more Mar 20, 2015 A really cute, off beat movie. Well worth my time. See more Mar 9, 2015 A little clichéd, sure, but "Ira and Abby" is funny from beginning to end, thanks to Jennifer Westfeldt's script and the irresistible chemistry between her and Chris Messina. See more Mar 6, 2015 New York love story that is reminiscent of when Harry Met Sally, only Harry and Sally get married in the first five minutes that they meet. All star cast of supporting characters, sweet and funny. Chris Messina stole the show as usual, with a pre-fame (Mad Men) appearance from Jon Hamm! Definitely worth the watch. See more Sep 12, 2014 Great acting, but what a neurotic little movie. This is what Dharma & Greg would have been like on cable, or HBO. See more Jul 29, 2014 Such a great take on love and marriage... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Cary

Director

Frances Conroy

Director

Chris Messina

Ira Black

Jennifer Westfeldt

Abby Willoughby

Frances Conroy

Lynne Willoughby

Fred Willard

Michael Willoughby

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Synopsis A rocky road is ahead when Ira (Chris Messina), a neurotic doctoral candidate, meets and marries Abby (Jennifer Westfeldt), a free-spirit, almost on a whim. The pair enjoy marital bliss for a while, but the relationship hits the skids when Ira learns Abby is twice-divorced. The marriage breaks apart, but the lovers have yet to realize that they may not be able to live without one another.
Director
Robert Cary, Frances Conroy
Producer
Brad Zions
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Team Todd
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 14, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$220.2K
Runtime
1h 44m
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