Something So Right (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1982, Something So Right is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Lou Antonio, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Joey lives with his mother. His father isn't around, he doesn't like school, he is bored and doesn't take orders from anyone. In other words he is a real little scamp. Being at one's wit's end, his mother decides to look for a "big brother" (sort of surrogate father) for Joey. At first this clumsy Arnie doesn't know how to handle Joey but after a while everything changes and not only for Joey ...

Who’s in it. Something So Right stars Patty Duke as Jeanne Bosnick, Fred Dryer as Mike Bosnick, Ricky Schroder as Joey Bosnick and James Farentino as Arnie Potts, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Something So Right has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something So Right page.

If you liked it. Fans of Something So Right tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Something So Right (1982)?
In US, Something So Right is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Something So Right worth watching?
Something So Right holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Something So Right?
Something So Right stars Patty Duke, Fred Dryer, Ricky Schroder, James Farentino and Annie Potts.
When was Something So Right released?
Something So Right was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.