Once Around (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1991, Once Around is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 115 minutes. “The Bellas were one big happy family. Then Renata met Sam...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renata Bella feels like a failure at life and career. But when Renata attends a seminar on selling real estate, she finally finds True Love. Sam Sharpe, while a top-notch, successful salesman, is much older than Renata. She is swept away by his excessively flamboyant style and irrepressible nature. The very traits she finds romantic, however, lead to repeated conflict with her family, especially her beloved father Joe, leaving Renata trapped in the middle.
Who’s in it. Once Around stars Richard Dreyfuss as Sam Sharpe, Holly Hunter as Renata Bella, Danny Aiello as Joe Bella and Gena Rowlands as Marilyn Bella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Once Around has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Once Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Around tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Around (1991)?
- In US, Once Around 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 Once Around worth watching?
- Once Around holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Once Around?
- Once Around stars Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Danny Aiello, Gena Rowlands and Laura San Giacomo.
- When was Once Around released?
- Once Around was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.