Modern Romance(1981)
Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.
Modern Romance Synopsis
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Modern Romance (1981) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Albert Brooks, released on March 13, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby and James L. Brooks. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Brooks
- Writers:
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
- Producers:
- Martin Shafer, Andrew Scheinman
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Saarinen
- Composer:
- Lance Rubin
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Modern Romance (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Modern Romance before you stream it.
Modern Romance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Brooks
as Robert Cole
Kathryn Harrold
as Mary Harvard
Bruno Kirby
as Jay
James L. Brooks
as David
Bob Einstein
as Sporting Goods Salesman
Jane Hallaren
as Ellen
Albert Henderson
as Head Mixer
- Meadowlark Lemon
Meadowlark Lemon
as Himself
George Kennedy
as George Kennedy / Zeron
- Tyann Means
Tyann Means
as Waitress
- Karen Chandler
Karen Chandler
as Neighbor
- Dennis Kort
Dennis Kort
as Health Food Salesman
Key crew
Directed by Albert Brooks, written by Albert Brooks and Monica Johnson, produced by Martin Shafer and Andrew Scheinman.
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Modern Romance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 99 ratings.
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Modern Romance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Modern Romance online?
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Modern Romance (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Modern Romance?
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The main cast of Modern Romance (1981) includes Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby, James L. Brooks and Bob Einstein. The film was directed by Albert Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Modern Romance released?
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Modern Romance was released on March 13, 1981 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Modern Romance worth watching?
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Modern Romance (1981) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 99 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 Modern Romance?
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Yes. The official Modern Romance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.