Men Don't Leave(1990)
A comedy about the drama of life.
Men Don't Leave Synopsis
A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.
Men Don't Leave (1990) is a drama and comedy film directed by Paul Brickman, released on February 2, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jessica Lange, Arliss Howard, Joan Cusack and Chris O'Donnell. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Brickman
- Writers:
- Barbara Benedek, Paul Brickman, Barbara Benedek
- Producers:
- Jon Avnet
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Geffen Pictures, Paul Brickman Productions, Jon Avent Productions
- Revenue:
- $6,070,752
- Status:
- Released
Men Don't Leave (1990) Trailer
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Men Don't Leave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Lange
as Beth Macauley
Arliss Howard
as Charles Simon
Joan Cusack
as Jody
Chris O'Donnell
as Chris Macauley
Kathy Bates
as Lisa Coleman
Charlie Korsmo
as Matt Macauley
- Belita Moreno
Belita Moreno
as Mrs. Buckley
Jim Haynie
as Mr. Buckley
Corey Carrier
as Winston Buckley
Kevin Corrigan
as Mike
David Cale
as Fred
Tom Mason
as John Macauley
Key crew
Directed by Paul Brickman, written by Barbara Benedek, Paul Brickman and Barbara Benedek, produced by Jon Avnet.
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Men Don't Leave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 34 ratings.
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Men Don't Leave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Men Don't Leave online?
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Men Don't Leave (1990) 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 Men Don't Leave?
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The main cast of Men Don't Leave (1990) includes Jessica Lange, Arliss Howard, Joan Cusack, Chris O'Donnell and Kathy Bates. The film was directed by Paul Brickman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Men Don't Leave released?
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Men Don't Leave was released on February 2, 1990 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Men Don't Leave worth watching?
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Men Don't Leave (1990) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Men Don't Leave?
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Yes. The official Men Don't Leave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.