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“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”
Arthur HillerWhere to watch in the United States: Free: YouTube Free. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Al Pacino 
Dyan Cannon 
Tuesday Weld Bob Dishy Bob Elliott Ray Goulding
Credits
Written by: Israel Horovitz
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
A New York playwright juggles an opening night, a departing wife and a houseful of kids, and the comedy turns sentimental. Its charm lies in the messy family details rather than the jokes. Easygoing viewing for those who like warm, lightly bittersweet comedies.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.2 / 10 (6,226 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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