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Twice in a Lifetime

1985Movie1 h 51 minR

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes83%52%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.

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Story

A middle-aged steelworker is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life. On his 50th birthday, he stops in at a local bar for a drink to celebrate. He finds himself attracted to the young, very sexy barmaid--and, to his surprise, he finds that she is also very attracted to him.

Feels like

  • Mid-Life Crisis Drama
  • Romantic Fantasy
  • Blue-Collar Realism
  • Mature Romance
  • Emotional Reawakening
  • Character Study
  • Second Chance Narrative
  • Sensual Tension
  • Domestic Conflict
  • Timeless Nostalgia

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Bud Yorkin
Written by
Colin Welland
Produced by
Bud Yorkin
Music by
Pat Metheny

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 23, 1985 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
October 23, 1985
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Twice in a Lifetime?"

Questions about Twice in a Lifetime

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Where can I stream Twice in a Lifetime?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Twice in a Lifetime from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Twice in a Lifetime worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 58). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Twice in a Lifetime good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Twice in a Lifetime plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.