Starting Over
"Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other."
Originally released in 1979. Starting Over is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Candice Bergen
Synopsis
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (65 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.6M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,649,012
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Starting Over?
Starting Over has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Starting Over released?
Starting Over was released on October 5, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starting Over?
The main cast of Starting Over includes Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen.