Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is a well-liked English literature teacher, living a quiet life in the fictional town of Greenleaf, Indiana, with his fiancée and fellow teacher Emily Montgomery (Joan Cusack), who recently lost 75 pounds. The town is filled with anticipation over the nomination of Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon), Howard's former student, in the Best Actor category at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of a gay soldier in To Serve and Protect. Cameron does indeed win the Best Actor award, and in his acceptance speech, thanks Howard, adding, "…and he's gay." Howard's family, friends, students and co-workers are shocked, but nobody is as shocked as Howard and his own reaction of disbelief and indignation, and he angrily tries to reassure those who know him that he is heterosexual. Reporters invade his hometown, harassing him for interviews following the awards night telecast, and Howard is placed under the scrutiny of his boss, Principal Tom Halliwell (Bob Newhart). Howard continues to be harassed and dismayed by the changed attitudes of everyone around him, and decides that he must sleep with Emily in order to prove his heterosexuality.Read full review
I've seen this movie more than several times and it always makes me laugh. Great moral message about acceptance and just a good movie all the way around. Makes me smile even if I'm having a bad day.
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Great too watch again with the kids. We all love it!
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This classic movie made me laugh till I cried. Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck were brilliant. Joan Cussack was the perfect comic relief.
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This movie it’s one of my favorite, it’s realle funny all throughout the movie. Gibe it s shot you won’t be disappointed.
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