Paternity (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Paternity is a comedy film directed by David Steinberg, running about 94 minutes. “He wants YOU to have his baby” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single man searches for a woman who will bear his baby with no strings attached.
Who’s in it. Paternity stars Burt Reynolds as Buddy Evans, Beverly D'Angelo as Maggie, Norman Fell as Larry and Paul Dooley as Kurt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Paternity has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Paternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paternity tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paternity (1981)?
- In US, Paternity 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 Paternity worth watching?
- Paternity holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paternity?
- Paternity stars Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley and Elizabeth Ashley.
- When was Paternity released?
- Paternity was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.