Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
Acting
Drew Barrymore, 9, out-acts everyone. The lawsuit scenes? *Chef's kiss*.
Writing
Nancy Meyers co-wrote this — the divorce banter still stings.
Production
Flashback structure that actually earns its emotional whiplash.
Director
Charles Shyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sharon Stone's first credited film role — she plays the actress Albert leaves Lucy for.
This was Drew Barrymore's comeback after E.T., cementing her as the decade's go-to 'wise beyond her years' kid.
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