Paternity
“He wants YOU to have his baby!”
Synopsis
Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Burt Reynolds in Paternity 1981 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-29
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Buddy Evans
Beverly D'Angelo
Maggie
Norman Fell
Larry
Paul Dooley
Kurt
Elizabeth Ashley
Sophia Thatcher
Lauren Hutton
Jenny Lofton
Juanita Moore
Celia
Peter Billingsley
Tad
Jacqueline Brookes
Aunt Ethel
Linda Gillen
Cathy
Mike Kellin
Tour Guide
Victoria Young
Patti
Elsa Raven
Pre-natal Nurse
Carol Locatell
Ms. Werner
Kay Armen
Claudia Feinstein
Murphy Dunne
Singing Telegram Man
Toni Kalem
Diane Cassabello
Kathy Bendett
Laurie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.09x
+$9.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Steinberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Peters
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Paternity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Steinberg
Charlie Peters
David Shire
Bobby Byrne
Donn Cambern
Lawrence Gordon, Hank Moonjean, Jerry Tokofsky
Department Leadership Roster
David Steinberg
Director
Charlie Peters
Writer
Donn Cambern
Editor
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Hank Moonjean
Producer
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paternity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paternity about?
Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.
Who directed Paternity?
Paternity was directed by David Steinberg.
Who stars in Paternity?
The principal cast of Paternity includes Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley, Elizabeth Ashley.
When was Paternity released and how long is it?
Paternity was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Paternity?
Paternity had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $18.8M at the worldwide box office (2.09 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Paternity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paternity was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paternity?
Paternity holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).