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Plot

Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom made his American movie debut with this romantic comedy, starring Holly Hunter as Renata Bella, an aimless Bostonian thirtysomething who attends a seminar for aspiring condo salespersons. Here she meets hotshot salesman Sam Sharpe (Richard Dreyfuss), who immediately falls in love with her. After the marriage, Sam's well-meaning but obnoxious insistence on insinuating himself into every aspect of Renata's life rubs the rest of her family the wrong way. Though the script occasionally veers into both cliché and sentimentality, Once Around ends up a thoroughly charming experience, thanks to Hallstrom's knowing direction and the marvelous chemistry between Hunter and Dreyfuss.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
115min.
Theatrical Release Date:
01/15/1991
DVD Release Date:
12/28/2004
Distributor(s):
Universal
Director(s):
Themes:
Wedding Bells,Eccentric Families,Family Gatherings
Tone:
Sentimental,Whimsical,Affectionate,Quirky,Warm
Keywords:
break-up [romantic],family-disapproval,family-tragedy,loneliness,love,millionaire,parent,romance,salesperson,selling
Country of Origin:
USA (01-18-1991)
Language:
English
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