Starting Over (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Starting Over is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 105 minutes. “He wants to straighten out his life.... one way or another” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Who’s in it. Starting Over stars Burt Reynolds as Phil Potter, Candice Bergen as Jessica Potter, Jill Clayburgh as Marilyn Holmburg and Charles Durning as Michael "Mickey" Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Starting Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.6M at the box office.
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 Starting Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starting Over tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starting Over (1979)?
- In US, Starting Over 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 Starting Over worth watching?
- Starting Over holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starting Over?
- Starting Over stars Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, Jill Clayburgh, Charles Durning and Frances Sternhagen.
- When was Starting Over released?
- Starting Over was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.