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COMEDY . 1979 . 2h 7m . 5.7/10

Chapter Two_

"It's not supposed to happen twice in your life, but it can."

George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.

Starring James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna
5.7/10
Rating
2h 7m
Runtime
1979
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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It's not supposed to happen twice in your life, but it can.

George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.

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Cast
James Caan stars as George Schneider in Chapter Two.
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Year context
Chapter Two was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when thi...
Chapter Two is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 7m.

CAST (20)

James Caan
James Caan
George Schneider
Marsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Jennie MacLaine
Joseph Bologna
Joseph Bologna
Leo Schneider
Valerie Harper
Valerie Harper
Faye Medwick
Alan Fudge
Alan Fudge
Lee Michaels
JF
Judy Farrell
Gwen Michaels
Debra Mooney
Debra Mooney
Marilyn
Isabel Cooley
Isabel Cooley
Customs Officer
IB
Imogene Bliss
Elderly Lady in Bookstore
BM
Barry Michlin
Maitre d'
Ray Young
Ray Young
Gary
GZ
Greg Zadikov
Waiter
PS
Paul Singh
Waiter
S
Sumant
Waiter
CB
Cheryl Bianchi
Electric Girl
GR
George Rondo
Martin
EF
Elizabeth Farley
Actress
SB
Sunday Brennab
Tina
CJ
Cari Jones
Girl at Dinner Dance
DG
Danny Gellis
Bucky

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
127 min (2h 7m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (15 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Chapter Two about?
George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.
How long is Chapter Two?
Chapter Two has a runtime of 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Who stars in Chapter Two?
The cast of Chapter Two includes James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper, Alan Fudge.
What is the rating of Chapter Two?
Chapter Two has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Drama Romance
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