Same Time, Next Year(1978)
They couldn't have celebrated happier anniversaries if they were married to each other.
Same Time, Next Year Synopsis
A man and woman meet by chance at a romantic inn over dinner and, although both are happily married to others, they find themselves in the same bed the next morning questioning how this could have happened. They agree to meet on the same weekend each year—in the same hotel room—and the years pass each has some personal crisis that the other helps them through, often without both of them understanding what is going on.
Same Time, Next Year (1978) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on April 23, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn, Ivan Bonar and Bernie Kuby. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Bernard Slade
- Producers:
- Morton Gottlieb, Walter Mirisch
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,180,000
- Revenue:
- $19,703,082
- Status:
- Released
Same Time, Next Year (1978) Trailer
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Same Time, Next Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Alda
as George Peters
Ellen Burstyn
as Doris
Ivan Bonar
as Chalmers
Bernie Kuby
as Waiter
Cosmo Sardo
as Second Waiter
- David Northcutt
David Northcutt
as Pilot #1
- William Cantrell
William Cantrell
as Pilot #2
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Bernard Slade, produced by Morton Gottlieb and Walter Mirisch.
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Same Time, Next Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 88 ratings.
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Same Time, Next Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Same Time, Next Year online?
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Same Time, Next Year (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Same Time, Next Year?
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The main cast of Same Time, Next Year (1978) includes Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn, Ivan Bonar, Bernie Kuby and Cosmo Sardo. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Same Time, Next Year released?
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Same Time, Next Year was released on April 23, 1978 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Same Time, Next Year worth watching?
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Same Time, Next Year (1978) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Same Time, Next Year?
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Yes. The official Same Time, Next Year trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.