Starting Over
“Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other.”
Synopsis
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
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Starting Over (1979) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-27
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Phil Potter
Jill Clayburgh
Marilyn Holmburg
Candice Bergen
Jessica Potter
Charles Durning
Michael "Mickey" Potter
Frances Sternhagen
Marva Potter
Austin Pendleton
Paul
Mary Kay Place
Marie
MacIntyre Dixon
Dan Ryan
Jay O. Sanders
Larry
Charles Kimbrough
Salesman
Richard Whiting
Everett
Alfie Wise
Workshop Member
Wallace Shawn
Workshop Member
Sturgis Warner
John Morganson
Mary Catherine Wright
Student 1
Daniel Stern
Student 2
George Hirsch
Student 3
Ian Martin
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.56x
+$25.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Screenplay & Story
- James L. Brooks
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Starting Over
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, James L. Brooks Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Pakula
James L. Brooks, Dan Wakefield
Marvin Hamlisch
Sven Nykvist
Marion Rothman
James L. Brooks, Alan J. Pakula
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Pakula
Director
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
James L. Brooks
Producer
Alan J. Pakula
Producer
Marion Rothman
Editor
George Jenkins
Production Design
John Boxer
Costume Design
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
James L. Brooks
Screenplay
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Over
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Starting Over about?
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Who directed Starting Over?
Starting Over was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Starting Over?
The principal cast of Starting Over includes Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen.
When was Starting Over released and how long is it?
Starting Over was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Starting Over?
Starting Over had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $35.6M at the worldwide box office (3.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Starting Over?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starting Over was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is Starting Over based on a book or true story?
Starting Over is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan Wakefield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starting Over?
Starting Over holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).