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Seems Like Old Times

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1980 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

After being falsely accused of robbing a bank, a writer seeks the help of his lawyer ex-wife to clear his name. However, hilarity ensues when he must hide from her husband, who’s throwing a party for law enforcement officials.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $44 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 70K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jay Sandrich

  • Goldie HawnGlenda Parks
  • Chevy ChaseNick Gardenia
  • Charles GrodinIra Parks
  • Robert GuillaumeFred
  • Harold GouldJudge John Channing
  • George GrizzardGovernor
  • Yvonne WilderAurora De La Hoya
  • T.K. CarterChester
  • Judd OmenDex
  • Marc AlaimoBee Gee