Ein Tisch für Fünf (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1983, Ein Tisch für Fünf is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Rob Lieberman, running about 121 minutes. “He just wants a second chance to love his children... but someone else has taken his place.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) wants a second chance to be a father to his children ... but someone else has taken his place. Determined not to just be a friendly 'uncle' in their lives, he gets permission from his ex-wife Kathleen (Millie Perkins) and her new husband (Richard Crenna) to take the kids on a Mediterranean cruise. On the journey he comes to realise it's not that easy and, feeling overwhelmed, begins to doubt his abilities until a tragedy back home forces him to become the father he always hoped to be.

Who’s in it. Ein Tisch für Fünf stars Jon Voight as J.P. Tannen, Millie Perkins as Kathleen, Marie-Christine Barrault as Marie and Richard Crenna as Mitchell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ein Tisch für Fünf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein Tisch für Fünf page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ein Tisch für Fünf tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.