Flirting with Disaster
1996, English. Directed by David O. Russell.
A comedy about sex, love, family and other accidents waiting to happen.
Adopted as a child, new father Mel Colpin decides he cannot name his son until he knows his birth parents, and determines to make a cross-country quest to find them. Accompanied by his wife, Nancy, and an inept yet gorgeous adoption agent, Tina, he departs on an epic road trip that quickly devolves into a farce of mistaken identities, wrong turns, and overzealous and love-struck ATF agents.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 279 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Flirting with Disaster
Flirting with Disaster isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- David O. RussellDirector
- Ben StillerMel Coplin
- Patricia ArquetteNancy Coplin
- Téa LeoniTina Kalb
- Mary Tyler MoorePearl Coplin
- George SegalEd Coplin
- Alan AldaRichard Schlichting
- Lily TomlinMary Schlichting
- Richard JenkinsPaul Harmon
- Josh BrolinTony Kent
- Celia WestonValerie Swaney
- Glenn FitzgeraldLonnie Schlichting
- Beth SternJane
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David O. Russell
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $15M
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Flirting with Disaster: quick answers
Is Flirting with Disaster worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 279 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flirting with Disaster?
Flirting with Disaster runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Flirting with Disaster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flirting with Disaster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flirting with Disaster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flirting with Disaster is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flirting with Disaster on?
Flirting with Disaster isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flirting with Disaster?
If you liked Flirting with Disaster, try The Hangover Part III, I Love My Dad, Joy Ride.
Who directed Flirting with Disaster?
Flirting with Disaster (1996) was directed by David O. Russell and stars Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni.