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Max Dugan Returns

1983Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes64%68%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes64%68%

Summary

An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Herbert Ross, Neil Simon
Music by
David Shire

Everyone

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Facts

March 25, 1983 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
March 25, 1983
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Box office
$18 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The Alleged Car, Ambiguously Evil, Bad Date +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Max Dugan Returns?"

Questions about Max Dugan Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Max Dugan Returns?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Max Dugan Returns from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Max Dugan Returns worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Is Max Dugan Returns okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Max Dugan Returns make me laugh?

Light

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

Will I feel good after watching Max Dugan Returns?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.