Finnegan Begin Again (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Finnegan Begin Again is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Joan Micklin Silver, running about 115 minutes. “When you lose your heart, there's only one solution” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A schoolteacher in her early 40s, involved in a dead-end love affair with a married mortician, drifts into a relationship with an aging newspaperman.
Who’s in it. Finnegan Begin Again stars Robert Preston as Mike Finnegan, Mary Tyler Moore as Liz DeHaan, Sam Waterston as Paul Broadbent and Sylvia Sidney as Margaret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Finnegan Begin Again 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 Finnegan Begin Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finnegan Begin Again tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finnegan Begin Again (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Finnegan Begin Again change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Finnegan Begin Again worth watching?
- Finnegan Begin Again holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finnegan Begin Again?
- Finnegan Begin Again stars Robert Preston, Mary Tyler Moore, Sam Waterston, Sylvia Sidney and David Huddleston.
- When was Finnegan Begin Again released?
- Finnegan Begin Again was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.