Paternity(1981)
He wants YOU to have his baby!
Paternity Synopsis
Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.
Paternity (1981) is a comedy film directed by David Steinberg, released on October 2, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell and Paul Dooley. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- David Steinberg
- Writers:
- Charlie Peters
- Producers:
- Lawrence Gordon, Hank Moonjean
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,838,812
- Status:
- Released
Paternity (1981) Trailer
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Paternity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Buddy Evans
Beverly D'Angelo
as Maggie
Norman Fell
as Larry
Paul Dooley
as Kurt
Elizabeth Ashley
as Sophia Thatcher
Lauren Hutton
as Jenny Lofton
Juanita Moore
as Celia
Peter Billingsley
as Tad
Jacqueline Brookes
as Aunt Ethel
Linda Gillen
as Cathy
Mike Kellin
as Tour Guide
- Victoria Young
Victoria Young
as Patti
Key crew
Directed by David Steinberg, written by Charlie Peters, produced by Lawrence Gordon and Hank Moonjean.
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Paternity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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Paternity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paternity online?
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Paternity (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Paternity?
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The main cast of Paternity (1981) includes Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley and Elizabeth Ashley. The film was directed by David Steinberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paternity released?
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Paternity was released on October 2, 1981 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Paternity worth watching?
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Paternity (1981) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paternity?
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Yes. The official Paternity trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.