A New Life
“Men and women. Living proof that God has a sense of humor.”
Synopsis
Steve Giardino, an abrasive workaholic Wall Streeter, and his wife Jackie divorce after twenty-six years of marriage and find themselves thrust back into the dating world in middle age and in search of a new life.
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A New Life - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-01
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
Steve Giardino
Hal Linden
Mel Arons
Ann-Margret
Jackie Giardino
Veronica Hamel
Kay Hutton
John Shea
Doc
Mary Kay Place
Donna
Beatrice Alda
Judy
David Eisner
Billy
Victoria Snow
Audrey
John Kozak
Phil
Alan Jordan
Steve's Lawyer
Tim Koetting
Maurice
Catherine Disher
Student
Alec Mapa
Sybil
Malcolm Stewart
Suitor #1
Barry Flatman
Suitor #2
Vince Metcalfe
Suitor #3
Cynthia Belliveau
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Alda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Alda
- Original Score
- Joseph Turrin
- Original Title
- A New Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Joseph Turrin
Kelvin Pike
William Reynolds
Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Alda
Director
William Reynolds
Editor
Barbara Dunphy
Production Design
Martin Bregman
Producer
Kelvin Pike
Director of Photography
Joseph Turrin
Original Music Composer
Mary E. McLeod
Costume Design
Alan Alda
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A New Life
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What is A New Life about?
Steve Giardino, an abrasive workaholic Wall Streeter, and his wife Jackie divorce after twenty-six years of marriage and find themselves thrust back into the dating world in middle age and in search of a new life.
Who directed A New Life?
A New Life was directed by Alan Alda.
Who stars in A New Life?
The principal cast of A New Life includes Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Ann-Margret, Veronica Hamel, John Shea.
When was A New Life released and how long is it?
A New Life was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for A New Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A New Life was composed by Joseph Turrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A New Life?
A New Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).