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"Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other."
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Starring
Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen
Box Office
$35.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Starting Over earned $35.6M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 256% return on investment.
Year context
Starting Over was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Starting Over is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Burt Reynolds
Phil Potter
Jill Clayburgh
Marilyn Holmburg
Candice Bergen
Jessica Potter
Charles Durning
Michael "Mickey" Potter
Frances Sternhagen
Marva Potter
Austin Pendleton
Paul
Mary Kay Place
Marie
MacIntyre Dixon
Dan Ryan
Jay O. Sanders
Larry
Charles Kimbrough
Salesman
RW
Richard Whiting
Everett
Alfie Wise
Workshop Member
Wallace Shawn
Workshop Member
SW
Sturgis Warner
John Morganson
MC
Mary Catherine Wright
Student 1
Daniel Stern
Student 2
GH
George Hirsch
Student 3
IM
Ian Martin
Doorman
AA
Aerin Asher
Lord & Taylor Lady
BP
Ben Pesner
Victor
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$35.6M
Revenue
+256%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (65 votes)
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$35,649,012
Profit
+$25,649,012
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Starting Over about?
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
How long is Starting Over?
Starting Over has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Starting Over?
The cast of Starting Over includes Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen.
How much did Starting Over make at the box office?
Starting Over earned $35,649,012 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of Starting Over?
Starting Over has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 65 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance