“Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other.”
Starting Over
6.4
69 votes·1979
·1h 45m
·MovieComedyRomance
Overview
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Commercial Verdict
Super Hit
Revenue vs Budget3.6x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Strong box office performer
Keywords
boston, massachusettsthanksgivingblind dateromcomex-wife
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
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