Starting Over(1979)
Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other.
Starting Over Synopsis
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Starting Over (1979) is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released on October 5, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers:
- Dan Wakefield, James L. Brooks
- Producers:
- James L. Brooks, Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, James L. Brooks Productions
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,649,012
- Status:
- Released
Starting Over (1979) Trailer
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Starting Over Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Phil Potter
Jill Clayburgh
as Marilyn Holmburg
Candice Bergen
as Jessica Potter
Charles Durning
as Michael "Mickey" Potter
Frances Sternhagen
as Marva Potter
Austin Pendleton
as Paul
Mary Kay Place
as Marie
MacIntyre Dixon
as Dan Ryan
Jay O. Sanders
as Larry
Charles Kimbrough
as Salesman
- Richard Whiting
Richard Whiting
as Everett
Alfie Wise
as Workshop Member
Key crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, written by Dan Wakefield and James L. Brooks, produced by James L. Brooks and Alan J. Pakula.
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Starting Over Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 71 ratings.
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Starting Over – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Starting Over online?
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Starting Over (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Starting Over?
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The main cast of Starting Over (1979) includes Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning and Frances Sternhagen. The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Starting Over released?
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Starting Over was released on October 5, 1979 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Starting Over worth watching?
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Starting Over (1979) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Starting Over?
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