Once Around(1991)
“The Bellas were one big happy family. Then Renata met Sam...”
Overview
Renata Bella feels like a failure at life and career. But when Renata attends a seminar on selling real estate, she finally finds True Love. Sam Sharpe, while a top-notch, successful salesman, is much older than Renata. She is swept away by his excessively flamboyant style and irrepressible nature. The very traits she finds romantic, however, lead to repeated conflict with her family, especially her beloved father Joe, leaving Renata trapped in the middle.
Director
Lasse Hallström
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Sam Sharpe
Holly Hunter
as Renata Bella
Danny Aiello
as Joe Bella
Laura San Giacomo
as Jan Bella
Gena Rowlands
as Marilyn Bella
Roxanne Hart
as Gail Bella
Danton Stone
as Tony Bella
Tim Guinee
as Peter Hedges
Greg Germann
as Jim Redstone
Griffin Dunne
as Rob
Cullen O. Johnson
as Sonny
Joan Gay
as Aunt
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Around?▼
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What is Once Around about?▼
Renata Bella feels like a failure at life and career. But when Renata attends a seminar on selling real estate, she finally finds True Love. Sam Sharpe, while a top-notch, successful salesman, is much older than Renata. She is swept away by his excessively flamboyant style and irrepressible nature. The very traits she finds romantic, however, lead to repeated conflict with her family, especially her beloved father Joe, leaving Renata trapped in the middle.
Who directed Once Around?▼
Once Around was directed by Lasse Hallström and released in 1991. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Once Around?▼
Once Around has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Once Around?▼
The cast of Once Around includes Richard Dreyfuss as Sam Sharpe, Holly Hunter as Renata Bella, Danny Aiello as Joe Bella, Laura San Giacomo as Jan Bella, Gena Rowlands as Marilyn Bella and more.
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