

Getting It Right
“Gavin is 31... and a virgin. One wild night and three woman later, he's finally... Getting It Right.”
Synopsis
Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it there are three women interested in him. Lady Minerva Munday has a casual way of life and lives in a basement, Joan is an over-sexed millionairess, married to a Greek architect. But Gavin prefers the ugly assistant in the barbershop.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Getting It Right (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jesse Birdsall
Gavin Lamb
Lynn Redgrave
Joan
Helena Bonham Carter
Minerva Munday
Jane Horrocks
Jenny
Richard Huw
Harry
Kevin Drinkwater
Winthrop
Pat Heywood
Mrs. Lamb
Bryan Pringle
Mr. Lamb
Shirley Anne Field
Anne
Peter Cook
Mr. Adrian
John Gielgud
Sir Gordon Munday
Judy Parfitt
Lady Stella Munday
Ian Redford
Bill
Rupert Holliday-Evans
Peter
Aimée Delamain
Mrs. Arbuthnot
Pauline Quirke
Muriel Sutton
Ben Miles
Spiro
Giuseppe Andrews
Luke
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Jane Howard
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Getting It Right
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randal Kleiser
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Colin Towns
Clive Tickner
Chris Kelly
Gregory Hinton, Randal Kleiser, Jonathan D. Krane, Rusty Lemorande
Department Leadership Roster
Randal Kleiser
Director
Chris Kelly
Editor
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Writer
Gregory Hinton
Producer
Randal Kleiser
Producer
Jonathan D. Krane
Producer
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting It Right
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Getting It Right about?
Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it there are three women interested in him. Lady Minerva Munday has a casual way of life and lives in a basement, Joan is an over-sexed millionairess, married to a Greek architect. But Gavin prefers the ugly assistant in the barbershop.
Who directed Getting It Right?
Getting It Right was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Who stars in Getting It Right?
The principal cast of Getting It Right includes Jesse Birdsall, Lynn Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, Jane Horrocks, Richard Huw.
When was Getting It Right released and how long is it?
Getting It Right was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting It Right?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting It Right was composed by Colin Towns.
