The Four Seasons
Seen it?1981 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Is This Thing On?, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Three middle-aged wealthy couples take vacations together in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Along the way we are treated to mid-life, marital, parental and other crises.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$50 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 289K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Alda
- Alan AldaJack Burroughs
- Carol BurnettKate Burroughs
- Len CariouNick Callan
- Sandy DennisAnne Callan
- Rita MorenoClaudia Zimmer
- Jack WestonDanny Zimmer
- Bess ArmstrongGinny Newley (Callan)
- Elizabeth AldaBeth Burroughs
- Beatrice AldaLisa Callan
- Robert HittRoom Clerk