Mike Finnegan is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become unmanageable. He meets Liz DeHaan, who...
See full summary »
Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities.
Related News
-
From TV Star to Executive: Mary Tyler Moore’s Most Iconic Moments
26 January 2017 | Entertainment Tonight -
It’s Not TV: HBO, The Company That Changed Television: An Original Voice
11 October 2013 | SoundOnSight -
Mary Tyler Moore Biography Pt.2: First You Cry, Ordinary People, The Gin Game
08 September 2011 | Alt Film Guide
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Finnegan Begin Again (TV Movie 1985)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
2 wins & 5 nominations.
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Mary Tyler Moore | ... | Liz DeHaan | |
| Robert Preston | ... | Mike Finnegan | |
| Sam Waterston | ... | Paul Broadbent | |
| Sylvia Sidney | ... | Margaret Finnegan | |
| David Huddleston | ... | Jack Archer | |
| Bob Gunton | ... | Christian Jamison | |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Intruder | |
| Russell Horton | ... | Mort | |
| Avery Brooks | ... | Dude on Bus | |
| Peter Friedman | ... | John Jewell | |
 |
Jon DeVries | ... | Dr. Binder |
| Frederick Strother | ... | Elias Williams (as Fred Strother) | |
| Ron McLarty | ... | Leo the Bartender | |
|
|
Rick Warner | ... | Charlie DeWitt |
|
|
Jan Guarino | ... | Ticket Seller |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (12) »
Storyline
Mike Finnegan is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become unmanageable. He meets Liz DeHaan, who is dating a man with whom she is hopelessly mismatched. They become confidants and each allows the other to share their life and experiences with them. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Plot Keywords:
senility | husband wife relationship | confidant | title directed by female | rhyme in title |Taglines:
A comedy with HeartParents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
A TV movie made for the HBO network. See more »Quotes
Mike Finnegan: [singing] There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He grew whiskers on his 'chin'-negan. He shaved them off and they grew back in again. Poor old Michael Finnegan. Begin again.See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 February 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Finnegan Begin Again See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
FINNEGAN BEGIN AGAIN was a delightful made for HBO TV movie about a lonely advice columnist (Robert Preston in a lovely performance), trapped into caring for his senile wife (Sylvia Sidney) who develops a relationship with a woman (Mary Tyler Moore) who is equally trapped in a dead end affair with a married man (Sam Waterston). This movie lovingly tells the story of two desperately lonely people, trapped in lives they don't know how to get out of and find solace and friendship in each other. The movie is well-written and directed and the stars, particularly Preston, are just wonderful. I don't know if this one is on DVD but it should be. If you can find it, try to catch this underrated gem.