Author! Author! (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Author! Author! is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 110 minutes. “They share the laughter, the love, the frustration... and the bathroom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
Who’s in it. Author! Author! stars Al Pacino as Ivan Travalian, Dyan Cannon as Alica Detroit, Tuesday Weld as Gloria Travalian and Bob Dishy as Morris Finestein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Author! Author! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Author! Author! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Author! Author! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Author! Author! (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Author! Author! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Author! Author! worth watching?
- Author! Author! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Author! Author!?
- Author! Author! stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Bob Dishy and Bob Elliott.
- When was Author! Author! released?
- Author! Author! was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.