Back

Feature film — 1979

Starting Over (1979)

6.41h 45mComedy — Romance

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

Watch now

The note

Stay for the details.

A high-signal pick with 72 votes.

Paramount Pictures / James L. Brooks Productions

Community reviews

What viewers are saying

Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.

Loading reviews…

Director: Alan J. Pakula

On screen

Cast & crew

Burt Reynolds as Phil Potter

Burt Reynolds

Phil Potter

Jill Clayburgh as Marilyn Holmburg

Jill Clayburgh

Marilyn Holmburg

Candice Bergen as Jessica Potter

Candice Bergen

Jessica Potter

Charles Durning as Michael "Mickey" Potter

Charles Durning

Michael "Mickey" Potter

Frances Sternhagen as Marva Potter

Frances Sternhagen

Marva Potter

Austin Pendleton as Paul

Austin Pendleton

Paul

Mary Kay Place as Marie

Mary Kay Place

Marie

MacIntyre Dixon as Dan Ryan

MacIntyre Dixon

Dan Ryan

Jay O. Sanders as Larry

Jay O. Sanders

Larry

Charles Kimbrough as Salesman

Charles Kimbrough

Salesman

R

Richard Whiting

Everett

Alfie Wise as Workshop Member

Alfie Wise

Workshop Member

Similar titles

More like this