Paternity (1981)

Name: Paternity
Director: David Steinberg
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981-10-02
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley

Comedy

Director: David Steinberg

Cast: Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley

4.9

Runtime94 min

RatingPG

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Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Paternity (1981) received a mixed critical reception, with the film holding a 4.9/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a generally unfavorable audience response. No major awards or nominations have been reported for this comedy directed by David Steinberg.

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Paternity, the 1981 comedy directed by David Steinberg, offers a unique and entertaining twist on the family dynamic with Burt Reynolds delivering a charismatic performance as a confirmed bachelor who decides to hire a surrogate to have a son. This heartwarming film blends humor and sincerity in exploring what it means to be a father, making it an appealing watch for fans of lighthearted character-driven comedies.

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Paternity is a 1981 American comedy film directed by David Steinberg, and starring Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley, Elizabeth Ashley and Lauren Hutton.