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Author! Author!

1982Movie1 h 50 minPG

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes50%49%

A hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.

A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.

Feels like

  • Broadway Life
  • Single Father
  • Family Dramedy
  • Emotional Struggle
  • Parenting Challenges
  • 80s Cinema
  • Humorous & Heartfelt
  • Character-Focused
  • Life Balance

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Israel Horovitz
Produced by
Irwin Winkler
Music by
Dave Grusin, Johnny Mandel

Everyone

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Facts

June 18, 1982 · 1 h 50 min · PG

Released
June 18, 1982
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$13 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Amicable Exes, The Cameo +8

  • Actor Allusion
  • Amicable Exes
  • The Cameo
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Tomboy with a Girly Streak
  • Show Within a Show
  • Serial Spouse
  • Missing Mom

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4 questions, like "Is Author! Author! worth watching?"

Questions about Author! Author!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Author! Author! worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is Author! Author! okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Will Author! Author! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Author! Author! good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.