Paternity movie poster

Paternity

"He wants YOU to have his baby!"

October 2, 1981 1h 34m 4.9/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Paternity is a comedy film. directed by David Steinberg.

Starring Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, and Norman Fell

Synopsis

Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $18.8M 2.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$18,838,812

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paternity about?

Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides...

Who directed Paternity?

Paternity was directed by David Steinberg.

How long is Paternity?

Paternity has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Paternity released?

Paternity was released on October 2, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Paternity?

The main cast of Paternity includes Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley, Elizabeth Ashley.