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A New Life (1988)
Director: Alan Alda
Cast: Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Ann-Margret, Veronica Hamel
Runtime104 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
A New Life, the 1988 comedy-romance directed by Alan Alda, received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's humorous take on middle-age dating, others found it uneven. The film received no major award recognition, but has a respectable 6.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a moderately positive reception from audiences.
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Fans of Alan Alda's wry, insightful comedic style will delight in this 1988 film that blends humor and romance as it follows a middle-aged couple navigating the challenges of rediscovering themselves after divorce. With Alda directing and starring alongside Ann-Margret and Hal Linden, A New Life offers a poignant yet lighthearted exploration of reinvention and second chances.
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A New Life is a 1988 American romantic comedy film written, directed by and starring Alan Alda, also featuring Ann-Margret, John Shea, Hal Linden, and Veronica Hamel.
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