
Seems Like Old Times
Seen it?1980 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance
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
Trailer
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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