The Intervention
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The Intervention

A young couple, Peter and Ruby, are married with three children. On a weekend trip a tight-knit group of friends confront them about their constant bi...ckering and propose they divorce. Reacting in anger, the couple clearly realize the truth in what their friends are trying to say; nonetheless, they remember their old feelings for each other and decide instead to strive to improve their relationship. Later, the intervention is turned around on Annie (Lynskey) and her alcohol problem, while she begins to realize that her conspired marriage intervention for Ruby and Peter may have been based on her suppressed doubts about her own impending wedding. Show More

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The Intervention is a heartfelt comedy-drama that follows the lives of a group of close-knit friends who gather for a weekend trip. During the trip, tensions arise as the friends notice the constant bickering between the married couple, Peter and Ruby. In an unexpected twist, the friends decide to confront Peter and Ruby about their troubled marriage, suggesting they get a divorce.

Initially reacting in anger, Peter and Ruby soon realize that their friends may be onto something. Despite their disagreements, the couple remembers the love they once had for each other and decide to make an effort to improve their relationship. As they embark on this journey, they face various challenges and obstacles that test their commitment to each other.

However, the intervention takes an unexpected turn when the focus shifts to Annie, one of the friends who initially instigated the intervention. Annie begins to question her own motives and realizes that her involvement in Peter and Ruby's intervention may have been rooted in her own doubts about her upcoming wedding.

The Intervention explores the complexities of relationships, friendship, and the need for self-reflection. With a stellar cast that includes Melanie Lynskey, Cobie Smulders, Jason Ritter, and Ben Schwartz, this film offers a poignant and witty portrayal of love, commitment, and personal growth.