Twice in a Lifetime (1985)
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83% of critics liked it
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47% of users liked it
(781 ratings)
On the occasion of his 50th birthday, blue-collar family man Gene Hackman is possessed by our old friend, The Mid-Life Crisis. Visiting a local tavern, Hackman becomes enchanted by gorgeous barmaid Ann-Margret. In less time than it takes to down his beer, he has resolved to leave his wife Ellen… More On the occasion of his 50th birthday, blue-collar family man Gene Hackman is possessed by our old friend, The Mid-Life Crisis. Visiting a local tavern, Hackman becomes enchanted by gorgeous barmaid Ann-Margret. In less time than it takes to down his beer, he has resolved to leave his wife Ellen Burstyn, and his daughters Ally Sheedy and Amy Madigan, in favor of a fresh start with his sexy new "conquest." The film deals not so much with Hackman's impulsive decision as with the genuine pain he leaves in his wake. Madigan's vituperative lash-out at her father is one of many heartbreaking moments of truth in this refreshingly cliché-free domestic drama. The perceptive screenplay for Twice in a Lifetime was written by Colin Welland; the film's theme music was composed by Paul McCartney. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bud Yorkin
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 23, 1985 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
At times so personal that the act of watching the movie often feels like eavesdropping.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Examines the impact of divorce on an entire family
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Cast
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Gene Hackman
as Harry MacKenzie
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Ann-Margret
as Audrey Minelli
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Ellen Burstyn
as Kate MacKenzie
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Amy Madigan
as Sunny Sobel
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Ally Sheedy
as Helen MacKenzie
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Darrell Larson
as Jerry MacKenzie
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Brian Dennehy
as Nick
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Chris Parker
as Tim
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Rachel Street
as Joanne Sobel
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Kevin Bleyer
as Chris Sobel
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Micole Mercurio
as Betty
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Doris Hugo Drewien
as Millie
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Lee Corrigan
as Milos
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Ralph Steadman
as Mike
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Rod Pilloud
as Mick
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Art Cahn
as Nikos
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Anne Ludlum
as Susie
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Kenneth Clark
as Flower Man
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Loretta Adair
as Bingo Assistant
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Denise Aiumu
as Sales Clerk
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Junior Barber
as Young Kid
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Gayle Bellows
as Jean
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George Catalano
as Shoe Repairman
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Sharon Collar
as Maya
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Eileen Cornwell
as Bingo Checker
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Mary Ewald
as Saleswoman
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Audrey Flod
as Bingo Caller
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Kit Harris
as Dolores
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Gary Kowalski
as Minister
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Daniel Mahar
as Foreman
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Keith Nicholai
as Photographer
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Evelyn Perdue
as Lucy
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Tawnya Pettiford
as Neighbor
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Mary Theilen
as checkout clerk
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Stephen Lang
as Keith Sobel
- Darrell Lawson
