Movie

I Ought to Be in Pictures

“Libby Tucker hitchhiked from Brooklyn to take Hollywood by storm. And her father by surprise.”

★ 6.8(12)19821h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Herbert Ross
Release date: 1982-03-26
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About I Ought to Be in Pictures

I Ought to Be in Pictures is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Herbert Ross, starring Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret and Dinah Manoff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Ought to Be in Pictures in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Grandmother has nothing to say when Libby tells her that she is off to LA to look up Dad, a Hollywood screenwriter. Grandmother has been in a New York cemetery for six years and Dad has been out of Libby's life for 16 of her 19 years. Libby arrives in LA on a Tuesday and phones Dad the one night that Stephanie, who does Jane Fonda's hair, stays over. Stephanie is there the next morning when Libby decides she needs to tell her story face-to-face.

Cast

Walter Matthau

Herbert Tucker

Ann-Margret

Steffy Blondell

Dinah Manoff

Libby Tucker

Lance Guest

Gordon

Michael Dudikoff

Boy on bus

Eugene Butler

Marty

David Faustino

Martin

Martin Ferrero

Monte Del Rey

Tom Wright

Baseball Fan

Art LaFleur

Baseball Fan

Allan Graf

Baseball Fan

Charles Parks

Baseball Fan

Themes & keywords

screenwriterstruggling actor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Ought to Be in Pictures in Australia?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Ought to Be in Pictures on Netflix?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is I Ought to Be in Pictures?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in I Ought to Be in Pictures?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures stars Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Dinah Manoff, Lance Guest and Michael Dudikoff.

When did I Ought to Be in Pictures come out?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures is a 1982 movie directed by Herbert Ross.

What genre is I Ought to Be in Pictures?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed I Ought to Be in Pictures?+

I Ought to Be in Pictures was directed by Herbert Ross.