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Starting Over is a 1979 American comedy film based on Dan Wakefield's 1973 novel, produced by James L. Brooks, and directed by Alan J. Pakula. Starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Candice Bergen, it follows a recently divorced man who is torn between his new girlfriend and his ex-wife.
- $10 million
- October 5, 1979
- James L. Brooks, Alan J. Pakula
- Marvin Hamlisch
A movie about a man who starts over after a divorce, with the help of his ex-wife's new love interest. Ebert praises the film's social observation and humor, but criticizes its writing and characters. Read his review of this 1979 comedy film based on a novel by Dan Wakefield.
Phil Potter (Burt Reynolds) is a divorced man who falls in love with a free-spirited schoolteacher (Jill Clayburgh) after his wife (Candice Bergen) leaves him. The film explores his dilemma of choosing between his ex-wife and his new lover, with humor and insight.
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- Alan J. Pakula
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- Burt Reynolds
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40 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 6/10. A smart, sophisticated movie that unfortunately palls with 30 minutes to go. moonspinner55 13 May 2001. Although puzzlingly slow-moving, "Starting Over" is a gentle, funny film about a newly-divorced man attempting to date again.
Burt Reynolds and Jill Clayburgh star as a divorced couple who find new love in this film based on a novel by James L. Brooks. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user reviews on The Movie Database (TMDB).
Brief Synopsis. Read More. A middle-aged man loses confidence after his wife, an ambitious singer, divorces him. Then, just as his new relationship with an insecure teacher is blossoming into a romance, his wife attempts a reconciliation.
