Kissing a Fool(1998)
May the best man win.
Kissing a Fool Synopsis
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?
Kissing a Fool (1998) is a comedy and romance film directed by Doug Ellin, released on February 27, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital and Bonnie Hunt. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Doug Ellin
- Writers:
- James Frey, James Frey, Doug Ellin
- Producers:
- Rick Lashbrook, Andrew Form, Tag Mendillo
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Del Ruth
- Composer:
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Kissing a Fool (1998) Trailer
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Kissing a Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Schwimmer
as Max Abbitt
Jason Lee
as Jay Murphy
Mili Avital
as Samantha Andrews
Bonnie Hunt
as Linda Streicher
Vanessa Angel
as Natasha
Judy Greer
as Andrea
Kari Wührer
as Dara
Frank Medrano
as Cliff Randal
Bitty Schram
as Vicki Pelam
Jerry Springer
as Self
Sammy Sosa
as Self
Liza Cruzat
as Dara's Friend #1
Key crew
Directed by Doug Ellin, written by James Frey, James Frey and Doug Ellin, produced by Rick Lashbrook, Andrew Form and Tag Mendillo.
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Kissing a Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 76 ratings.
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Kissing a Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kissing a Fool online?
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Kissing a Fool (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kissing a Fool?
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The main cast of Kissing a Fool (1998) includes David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Bonnie Hunt and Vanessa Angel. The film was directed by Doug Ellin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kissing a Fool released?
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Kissing a Fool was released on February 27, 1998 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Kissing a Fool worth watching?
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Kissing a Fool (1998) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kissing a Fool?
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Yes. The official Kissing a Fool trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.