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The teenaged children of a lesbian couple seek out their sperm donor and wackiness ensues. Actually, it’s not all that wacky, and that’s what’s refreshing about The Kids Are All Right. The film steers clear of good/bad absolutes and offers up an ensemble of characters a little more sophisticated than Hollywood rom-coms tend to offer. And while the moms may be gay, I think the majority of viewers will find the family dynamic more familiar than unique. Solid performances from Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo.

Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Actress (Bening), Best Supporting Actor (Ruffalo), Best Original Screenplay