Netflix’s Best Movie Almost Debuted With Hilariously Inappropriate Title

The most popular movie on Netflix right now is Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman’s romantic comedy A Family Affair, but the movie almost came out with a hilariously inappropriate title.

Netflix users spent their weekend watching the new romantic comedy A Family Affair, which helped the film take first place in the movie category.

The film follows famous Hollywood actor Chris Cole (Zac Efron) and down-to-earth writer Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman) as they unexpectedly fall in love. However, their relationship presents some complications as Brooke’s daughter Zara (Joey King) works as Chris’ personal assistant.

Although the film‘s title is a fun play on the overall plot, Kidman revealed that their project almost had a different name, narrative People: “It was originally called Motherf*cker, but it made a beep. Somehow that didn’t make it into the Netflix title.

Efron added that the vulgar title caught his attention and made him want to get involved in the production: “It kept the script at the top of the list.” It’s like, what the hell could this be about?

However, the over-the-top name wasn’t the only reason Efron wanted to be a part of the film, as he wanted to work and act alongside Kidman again.

The couple haven’t shared the screen since they played romantic leads in Lee Daniels’ crime thriller The Paper Boy in 2012.

“I jumped. I think we both did. We jumped on it,” Efron said. “It felt like it was perfect. What better way to reconnect? And we can amuse.

Although the film was a way for Efron to work with Kidman, the actress seemed drawn to the film because “there aren’t enough” films highlighting relationships between older women and younger men.

“There is a shortage. It’s been there for a long time with older men and younger women, it’s always been the norm – it’s normal, it’s completely acceptable,” Kidman explained.

“The problem is we haven’t had an equivalent from all points of view, with women telling the stories. And we need men of the game.” [Zac] came in and made the movie because he was like, “I’m here to have fun, to play, and to really be a part of this and be here for you” – for Joey and me.

While few films focus on this kind of romance, 2024 saw another such film. The Idea of ​​You saw Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine play a couple in May/December, with Galitzine also playing an incredibly famous young man.

A Family Affair is currently available to stream on Netflix. For more romantic comedies, check out our breakdown of The Idea of ​​You soundtrack and a guide to Mother of the Bride filming locations. You can also keep up to date with our guide to the best movies of 2024 so far.