What 1983 drama starred Kevin Kline and Glenn Close?

The 1983 drama starring Kevin Kline and Glenn Close was The Big Chill.

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, The Big Chill follows a group of former college friends who reunite after the death of their friend Alex. The ensemble cast also includes Tom Berenger, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, and JoBeth Williams. Kline plays Harold Cooper, while Close portrays Sarah Cooper.

The film became closely associated with its nostalgic soundtrack of 1960s and 1970s soul, R&B, and pop-rock songs, including music by Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and the Rolling Stones. It was filmed largely in Beaufort, South Carolina, and became a box-office success, earning about $56 million against an $8 million budget.

A common mix-up is calling it simply a comedy or a romance. Its full classification is generally comedy-drama, balancing witty conversations with themes of grief, aging, friendship, marriage, and the loss of youthful ideals.