Old Boyfriends (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1979, Old Boyfriends is a drama film directed by Joan Tewkesbury, running about 103 minutes. “... What Happens When You See Them Again?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.
Who’s in it. Old Boyfriends stars Talia Shire as Dianne, Richard Jordan as Jeff, John Belushi as Eric and Keith Carradine as Wayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Old Boyfriends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Boyfriends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Boyfriends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Boyfriends (1979)?
- In US, Old Boyfriends is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Old Boyfriends worth watching?
- Old Boyfriends holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Boyfriends?
- Old Boyfriends stars Talia Shire, Richard Jordan, John Belushi, Keith Carradine and John Houseman.
- When was Old Boyfriends released?
- Old Boyfriends was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.