10
Seen it?1979 | 122 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention and it made about 15 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$107 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blake Edwards
- Dudley MooreGeorge Webber
- Julie AndrewsSamantha Taylor
- Bo DerekJenny Hanley
- Robert WebberHugh
- Dee WallaceMary Lewis
- Sam J. JonesDavid Hanley
- Brian DennehyDonald
- Max ShowalterReverend
- Rad DalyJosh Taylor
- Nedra VolzMrs. Kissell