Starting Over(1979)
“Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other.”
Overview
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$36M
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
as Everett
Alfie Wise
as Workshop Member
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$36M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Starting Over?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Starting Over (1979).
What is Starting Over about?▼
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Who directed Starting Over?▼
Starting Over was directed by Alan J. Pakula and released in 1979. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Starting Over?▼
Starting Over has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Starting Over?▼
The cast of Starting Over includes 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 and more.
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