Max Dugan Returns
Seen it?1983 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Herbert Ross
- Marsha MasonNora McPhae
- Jason RobardsMax Dugan
- Donald SutherlandBrian Costello
- Matthew BroderickMichael McPhae
- Dody GoodmanMrs. Litke
- Sal ViscusoCoach Roy
- Panchito GómezLuis
- Charley LauCharley Lau, boxing coach
- Brian PartKevin Costello
- Billie BirdOlder Woman