Starting Over
Seen it?1979 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars and 4 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$36 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula
- Burt ReynoldsPhil Potter
- Jill ClayburghMarilyn Holmburg
- Candice BergenJessica Potter
- Charles DurningMichael "Mickey" Potter
- Frances SternhagenMarva Potter
- Austin PendletonPaul
- Mary Kay PlaceMarie
- MacIntyre DixonDan Ryan
- Jay O. SandersLarry
- Charles KimbroughSalesman