House Calls (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, House Calls is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Zieff, running about 98 minutes. “A funny love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charley is a surgeon who's recently lost his wife; he embarks on a tragicomic romantic quest with one woman after another until he meets up with Ann, a singular woman, closer to his own age, who immediately and unexpectedly captures his heart.
Who’s in it. House Calls stars Walter Matthau as Dr. Charley Nichols, Art Carney as Dr. Amos Willoughby, Richard Benjamin as Dr. Norman Solomon and Candice Azzara as Ellen Grady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, House Calls has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of House Calls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House Calls (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for House Calls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is House Calls worth watching?
- House Calls holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in House Calls?
- House Calls stars Walter Matthau, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin, Candice Azzara and Dick O'Neill.
- When was House Calls released?
- House Calls was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.