Author! Author! 1982
“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
What is Author! Author!?
Author! Author!
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 18, 1982
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
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Author! Author! is a 1982 comedy, drama, and romance film released in the United States with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. The story follows a stressed Broadway playwright dealing with the intense pressure of a production nearing its premiere while his wife leaves him and he manages five children, four of whom belong to her.
The film explores themes of family chaos and creative pressure under a PG rating. It is cataloged across movie database platforms for its mix of comedic and dramatic elements.
Should you watch it?
“A stressed Broadway playwright faces a crumbling marriage and parenting demands just as his production nears premiere.”
- Explores the high-pressure world of a Broadway production nearing its premiere.
- Depicts the chaotic reality of a playwright balancing work and a complicated family life.
- Features a blend of comedy, drama, and romance.
- It has a run time of one hour and fifty minutes, which may feel lengthy depending on viewer preferences.
Watch it if you enjoy comedy-drama films about the personal and professional struggles of a playwright.
The film combines comedy, drama, and romance elements with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.
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Where can I stream Author! Author! (1982)?
Streaming availability is listed on movie database platforms such as The Movie Database under the watch now section.
Is Author! Author! worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in comedy-drama films focusing on a Broadway playwright balancing family and work pressures.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, Author! Author! is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.
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