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Starting Over

R19791h 45mAlan J. Pakula
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 64

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"Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other."

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

ComedyRomance
Boston, MassachusettsThanksgivingBlind DateRomcomEx-wife

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What is Starting Over (1979) about?

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Who stars in Starting Over?

Starting Over stars Burt Reynolds (Phil Potter), Jill Clayburgh (Marilyn Holmburg), Candice Bergen (Jessica Potter), Charles Durning (Michael "Mickey" Potter), Frances Sternhagen (Marva Potter). The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

How long is Starting Over?

Starting Over has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Starting Over worth watching?

Starting Over holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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