It's a Disaster

Four couples gather for a casual Sunday brunch and quickly realize they cannot leave as something huge might be happening outside. The plan for a sunny afternoon turns into a test of nerves, secrets, and compatibility, as the small group wrestles with who they are and what they believe in the face of an unknown catastrophe. The setting tightens around them, turning polite conversation into sharp banter, awkward confessions, and sly digs about marriage, fidelity, and ambition. The film uses this cramped scenario to poke fun at modern dating, the rituals of upper middle class life, and the uneasy balance of friendship under pressure, all delivered with quick wit and warmth. As the clock ticks, alliances shift and the bravest truths finally surface, making the brunch feel like a study in modern love under pressure.

Directed by Todd Berger, this independent ensemble comedy is based on an original screenplay. It features Julia Stiles, David Cross, America Ferrera, and Rachel Boston, with Jeff Grace in supporting roles, and traces a housebound brunch into comic chaos for film enthusiasts who enjoy witty banter and social satire.

Box office data for this limited release is modest and not widely reported, reflecting its small independent rollout rather than a wide commercial push. It found audience primarily through festival circuits and selective art house screenings.

No major awards or nominations are associated with this film. Its appeal rests in the witty setup and the electric ensemble performances rather than formal accolades. Some critics praised the chemistry among cast members and the improvisational feel, highlighting how the cast sustains humor through conversation.

Critics appreciated the film's brisk pace and the way dialogue carries the momentum as the ensemble spar with one another. It exposes the fragility of adult relationships under stress, skewers social rituals, and uses the end of the world as a backdrop for honest, sometimes uncomfortable laughs about honesty, loyalty, and compromise.