---
title: "Kiss Me Goodbye"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kiss-me-goodbye-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81001
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kiss-me-goodbye-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kiss Me Goodbye is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Boardwalk Productions, 20th Century Fox, Keith Barish Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Kay’s late husband’s ghost sabotages her new romance."

### Why Watch
- Humorous blend of romance and supernatural elements
- Quirky ghost character creates playful conflict
- 1980s charm and whimsical tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- Ghost is only visible to Kay, limiting visual interaction
- Relies on familiar romantic comedy tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG rating makes it appropriate for most audiences, though it includes mild supernatural themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, fantasy, romance, ghostly, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/kiss-me-goodbye-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Mulligan
- **Networks / Studios**: Boardwalk Productions, 20th Century Fox, Keith Barish Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sally Field** as *Kay*
- **James Caan** as *Jolly*
- **Jeff Bridges** as *Rupert*
- **Claire Trevor** as *Charlotte*
- **Mildred Natwick** as *Mrs. Reilly*
- **Paul Dooley** as *Kendall*
- **Michael Ensign** as *Billy*
- **William Prince** as *Rev. Hollis*
- **Maryedith Burrell** as *Mrs. Newman*
- **Bernadette Birkett** as *Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was "Kiss Me Goodbye" released?
It was released in the United States on December 22, 1982.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is categorized as a comedy, fantasy, and romance.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑one minutes.

### Q: What is the central premise?
After her husband’s death, Kay returns home with a new fiancé, only to be haunted by his ghost who disapproves of her new relationship.

### Q: Is the film suitable for younger viewers?
Yes, the PG rating indicates it is suitable for most audiences, including families, with only mild supernatural content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kiss Me Goodbye — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81001)
- [Kiss Me Goodbye (1986) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/kiss-me-goodbye-1986)
- [Kiss the Girls Goodbye (1997) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/301278-kiss-the-girls-goodbye/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*