A New Life (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1988, A New Life is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan Alda, running about 104 minutes. “Men and women. Living proof that God has a sense of humor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Giardino, an abrasive workaholic Wall Streeter, and his wife Jackie divorce after twenty-six years of marriage and find themselves thrust back into the dating world in middle age and in search of a new life.
Who’s in it. A New Life stars Alan Alda as Steve Giardino, Hal Linden as Mel Arons, Ann-Margret as Jackie Giardino and Veronica Hamel as Kay Hutton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, A New Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A New Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A New Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A New Life (1988)?
- In US, A New Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A New Life worth watching?
- A New Life holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A New Life?
- A New Life stars Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Ann-Margret, Veronica Hamel and John Shea.
- When was A New Life released?
- A New Life was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.