A New Life (1996) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
After 20 years of marriage, Steve Giardino (Alan Alda) and his wife Jackie (Ann-Margret) agree to a divorce in this situation comedy. The focus is on both of them as they suffer through matchmaking, blind dates, and their new life as eligible singles. Donna (Mary Kay Place) is Jackie's friend, while Mel Arons (Hal Linden) is the confidante of the vain but likeable Steve. Steven worries that he will never find anyone decent to date until he meets the pretty Dr. Kay Hutton (Veronica Hamel). Jackie is enamored with a sculptor (John Shea) before his glaring faults become too much for her. While Jackie's new relationship is on the outs, Steve prepares for a new life with Kay. - Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
02/23/1996
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
104 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Foreign
Themes:
Crumbling Marriages, Age Disparity Romance, Starting Over, Midlife Crises, Breakups and Divorces
Tone:
Bittersweet, Humorous, Light, Poignant, Talky
Keywords:
blind-date, divorce, friendship, middle-age, relationship
Country of Origin:
USA (03-25-1988)
Status:
