If Things Were Different (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, If Things Were Different is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, running about 100 minutes. “For Janet, having an affair is the only way to hold a marriage together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman tries to cope with her husband's emotional instability while also juggling a career as a local TV show director, her motherly duties, and an extramarital affair.
Who’s in it. If Things Were Different stars Suzanne Pleshette as Janet Langford, Don Murray as Robert Langford, Tony Roberts as Michael Boden and Alice Hirson as Karen Evans, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If Things Were Different page.
If you liked it. Fans of If Things Were Different tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If Things Were Different (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If Things Were Different change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in If Things Were Different?
- If Things Were Different stars Suzanne Pleshette, Don Murray, Tony Roberts, Alice Hirson and Dan Shor.
- When was If Things Were Different released?
- If Things Were Different was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.