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A New Life

1988Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

37
WeakGoodWatch score

A moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Men and women. Living proof that God has a sense of humor.

Steve Giardino, an abrasive workaholic Wall Streeter, and his wife Jackie divorce after twenty-six years of marriage and find themselves thrust back into the dating world in middle age and in search of a new life.

Feels like

  • Divorce
  • Middle Age
  • Dating
  • Relationships
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional
  • Social Commentary
  • Suburban Life

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Alan Alda
Written by
Alan Alda
Produced by
Martin Bregman

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Facts

March 25, 1988 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
March 25, 1988
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A New Life?"

Questions about A New Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A New Life?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A New Life from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A New Life worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%).

Is A New Life okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will A New Life make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is A New Life good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.