See You in the Morning (1989)

Larry, a divorced psychiatrist, meets Beth, a widowed photographer, at a party in Manhattan. He walks her home. They both have two kids though he rarely sees his. Will marriage work?

Director:

Alan J. Pakula

Writer:

Alan J. Pakula

Stars:

Jeff Bridges, Alice Krige, Farrah Fawcett

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges	...	Larry Livingstone
Alice Krige	...	Beth Goodwin
Farrah Fawcett	...	Jo Livingstone
Drew Barrymore	...	Cathy Goodwin
Lukas Haas	...	Petey Goodwin
David Dukes	...	Peter Goodwin
Frances Sternhagen	...	Neenie
George Hearn	...	Martin
Theodore Bikel	...	Bronie
Linda Lavin	...	Sidney
Heather Lilly	...	Robin Livingstone
Macaulay Culkin	...	Billy Livingstone
William LeMassena	...	Larry's Father
Tom Aldredge	...	Beth's Father
Dorothy Dean Bridges	...	Larry's Mother (as Dorothy Dean)

Storyline

Three years after his divorce from his model-wife is the psychologist Larry Livingstone ready for a new commitment. He falls in love with the young widow Beth who has two children. But Beth and the children are still in mourning over their dead husband and father and Larry finds it a bit difficult to penetrate their reservations. Larry himself has to deal with his ex-wife and his love for his own two kids. Slowly both Beth and the children realise that they have to go on with their lives and that they have been giving a second chance.

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Plot Keywords:

widow | independent film | title spoken by character | 

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Taglines:

Just when you thought it couldn't happen again.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of Dorothy Dean Bridges.

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Quotes

Larry Livingstone: Sports! Thank God for sports!

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: See You in the Morning/Disorganized Crime/Speed Zone/Checking Out/Little Vera (1989)

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Soundtracks

Be With You Tonight
Words and Music by John Bussi
Performed by Cherri Red
Produced by Jimmy Maelen

User Reviews

solid acting, interesting story, good soundtrack

I enjoyed watching this. First of all, it is very good in showing family problems, so much to the saddening effect. But the actors do a solid job, and through the film there are numerous moments that lighten up the general mood and I think the atmosphere is quite balanced. The ending comes off well.

I especially like the soundtrack. The music fits perfectly, also when it comes to details. For example, there is a scene with Mozart's Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik). This music, composed back in the 18th century, supports the acting in an impressive way. Too bad that the soundtrack loses its quality towards the end. Another con is the structure of the plot, there are some flashbacks that seem to be forced to add more tension. It does, but it is a tick too artificial.

Maybe the average rating of this film is correct, maybe I don't see the reasons for which many rated the movie so poorly. But I liked it a lot and I think you will too. Give it a try, don't hesitate!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

See You in the Morning

Filming Locations:

Empire Diner, 210 10th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,832,536, 23 April 1989

Gross USA:

$4,795,009

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,795,009

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Film Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1