Adam's Rib (1990 film)

Adam's Rib is a 1990 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Harry Winer and starring Kate Hudson and Jonathan Silverman. The plot revolves around a newly engaged couple, Libby and Adam, whose relationship is tested when Libby decides to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian, against Adam's initial reservations and anxieties about her professional success and the potential shift in their dynamic. The film explores themes of ambition, insecurity, jealousy, and the challenges of maintaining a romantic relationship in the face of changing personal and professional circumstances. While not critically acclaimed and less well-known than the 1949 Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn film of the same name, the 1990 Adam's Rib aims for a lighthearted portrayal of modern relationship dynamics and the complexities of balancing love and career aspirations. The film is sometimes referred to as Libby's Rib.