Table for Five (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, Table for Five is a drama and romance film directed by Rob Lieberman, running about 121 minutes. “He just wants a second chance to love his children... but someone else has taken his place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) wants a second chance to be a father to his children ... but someone else has taken his place. Determined not to just be a friendly 'uncle' in their lives, he gets permission from his ex-wife Kathleen (Millie Perkins) and her new husband (Richard Crenna) to take the kids on a Mediterranean cruise. On the journey he comes to realise it's not that easy and, feeling overwhelmed, begins to doubt his abilities until a tragedy back home forces him to become the father he always hoped to be.
Who’s in it. Table for Five stars Jon Voight as J.P. Tannen, Millie Perkins as Kathleen, Marie-Christine Barrault as Marie and Richard Crenna as Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Table for Five has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Table for Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of Table for Five tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Table for Five (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Table for Five change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Table for Five worth watching?
- Table for Five holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Table for Five?
- Table for Five stars Jon Voight, Millie Perkins, Marie-Christine Barrault, Richard Crenna and Roxana Zal.
- When was Table for Five released?
- Table for Five was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.