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Starting Over

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

1979 · R · 1h 45m

Directed by Alan J. Pakula

6.4

TMDB audience score
72 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube

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Cast

  • Burt Reynolds
    Phil Potter

  • Jill Clayburgh
    Marilyn Holmburg

  • Candice Bergen
    Jessica Potter

  • Charles Durning
    Michael "Mickey" Potter

  • Frances Sternhagen
    Marva Potter

  • Austin Pendleton
    Paul

  • Mary Kay Place
    Marie

  • MacIntyre Dixon
    Dan Ryan

  • Jay O. Sanders
    Larry

  • Charles Kimbrough
    Salesman

  • Richard Whiting
    Everett

  • Alfie Wise
    Workshop Member

  • Wallace Shawn
    Workshop Member

  • Sturgis Warner
    John Morganson

  • Mary Catherine Wright
    Student 1

  • Daniel Stern
    Student 2

  • George Hirsch
    Student 3

  • Ian Martin
    Doorman