Once Around
“The Bellas were one big happy family. Then Renata met Sam...”
Synopsis
A struggling woman finds unexpected love with a charismatic older salesman at a real estate seminar. Their passionate relationship clashes with the values of her family, particularly her father.
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Richard Dreyfuss in "Once Around" 1991 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-16
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Sam Sharpe
Holly Hunter
Renata Bella
Danny Aiello
Joe Bella
Laura San Giacomo
Jan Bella
Gena Rowlands
Marilyn Bella
Roxanne Hart
Gail Bella
Danton Stone
Tony Bella
Tim Guinee
Peter Hedges
Greg Germann
Jim Redstone
Griffin Dunne
Rob
Cullen O. Johnson
Sonny
Joan Gay
Aunt
Lou Criscuolo
Uncle
Myra Taylor
Trainer #1
Michael Steve Jones
Trainer #2
Sabah Shayan
Belly Dancer
Caroline Parton
Honey Beach
John Bennes
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Malia Scotch Marmo
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Once Around
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Malia Scotch Marmo
James Horner
Theo van de Sande
Andrew Mondshein
G. Mac Brown, Griffin Dunne, Amy Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Lasse Hallström
Director
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
James Horner
Original Music Composer
David Gropman
Production Design
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Amy Robinson
Producer
Malia Scotch Marmo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Around
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Around about?
A struggling woman finds unexpected love with a charismatic older salesman at a real estate seminar. Their passionate relationship clashes with the values of her family, particularly her father.
Who directed Once Around?
Once Around was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in Once Around?
The principal cast of Once Around includes Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Danny Aiello, Laura San Giacomo, Gena Rowlands.
When was Once Around released and how long is it?
Once Around was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Around?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Around was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Around?
Once Around holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).