A.C.O.D. (Adult Children of Divorce) is a 2013 comedy film directed by Stu Zicherman and starring Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O'Hara, Amy Poehler, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The film follows Carter (Adam Scott), a successful restaurant owner, whose life is thrown into chaos when he discovers that he was part of a study on children of divorce that his parents participated in 20 years ago.
Carter's parents, Hugh (Richard Jenkins) and Melissa (Catherine O'Hara), have been divorced for 15 years, but still argue and bicker every time they're in the same room. When Carter's younger brother announces his engagement, Carter is forced to bring his parents together for the first time in years. However, things get complicated when Carter's therapist, Dr. Judith (Jane Lynch), reveals to him that he was part of a study on children of divorce that she conducted when he was a child. She asks him to participate in a follow-up study, which requires him to bring his parents in for counseling sessions.
As Carter gets more involved in the study, he discovers that his parents' divorce was not as amicable as he thought, and that his father had been cheating on his mother with his therapist. As the therapy sessions continue, Carter's relationship with his girlfriend, Lauren (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and his job begin to suffer. Meanwhile, his mother starts dating a new man and his father decides to marry his therapist.
A.C.O.D. is a funny and insightful film that explores the lasting effects of divorce on families and individuals, and the importance of communication and forgiveness in healing relationships. It's a relatable story that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the challenges of navigating family dynamics.
