Parallel Lives
Seen it?1994 | 105 min | TV Movie, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A college reunion turns into a tangled web of passion, romance and intrigue as old friends and enemies catch up with each other's lives. Includes a long list of stars.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Linda Yellen
- Jim BelushiNick Dimas
- Liza MinnelliStevie Merrill
- Michael S. O'RourkeKirk O'Brien
- James BrolinProfessor Spencer Jones
- Helen SlaterElsa Freedman
- LeVar BurtonDr. Franklin Carter
- Jack KlugmanSenator Robert Ferguson
- Grant VarjasGrayson Stone
- Patricia WettigRebecca Ferguson Stone
- Ben GazzaraCharlie Duke