Modern Romance
“Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.”
Synopsis
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-01
Top Cast
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Albert Brooks
Robert Cole
Kathryn Harrold
Mary Harvard
Bruno Kirby
Jay
James L. Brooks
David
Bob Einstein
Sporting Goods Salesman
Jane Hallaren
Ellen
Albert Henderson
Head Mixer
Meadowlark Lemon
Himself
George Kennedy
George Kennedy / Zeron
Tyann Means
Waitress
Karen Chandler
Neighbor
Dennis Kort
Health Food Salesman
Virginia Feingold
Bank Receptionist
Thelma Leeds
Mother
Candy Castillo
Drugstore Manager
Rick Beckner
Zeon
Jerry Belson
Jerry
Harvey Miller
Harvey (as Harvey Skolnik)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
- Original Score
- Lance Rubin
- Original Title
- Modern Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
Lance Rubin
Eric Saarinen
David Finfer
Martin Shafer, Andrew Scheinman
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Brooks
Screenplay
Monica Johnson
Screenplay
Albert Brooks
Director
David Finfer
Editor
Martin Shafer
Producer
Andrew Scheinman
Producer
Edward Richardson
Production Design
Eric Saarinen
Director of Photography
Lance Rubin
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modern Romance about?
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Who directed Modern Romance?
Modern Romance was directed by Albert Brooks.
Who stars in Modern Romance?
The principal cast of Modern Romance includes Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby, James L. Brooks, Bob Einstein.
When was Modern Romance released and how long is it?
Modern Romance was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Modern Romance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modern Romance was composed by Lance Rubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Modern Romance?
Modern Romance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).