Movie

Middle Age Spread

“A Comedy of Bad Manners”

★ 5.0(1)19791h 37m

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Good to know

Director: John Reid
Release date: 1979-06-01
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Endeavour Productions

About Middle Age Spread

Middle Age Spread is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by John Reid, starring Grant Tilly, Dorothy McKegg and Peter Sumner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Middle Age Spread in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.

Cast

Grant Tilly

Colin

Dorothy McKegg

Elizabeth

Peter Sumner

Reg

Bridget Armstrong

Isobel

Donna Akersten

Judy

Bevan Wilson

Robert

Kerry McGregor

Jane

John Linaker

Roddy

Sophie Perkins

Caroline

David Mahon

Stephen

Ian Watkin

Wrightson

John Atha

Macintosh

Themes & keywords

middle aged angst

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Middle Age Spread in Canada?+

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How long is Middle Age Spread?+

Middle Age Spread has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Middle Age Spread?+

Middle Age Spread stars Grant Tilly, Dorothy McKegg, Peter Sumner, Bridget Armstrong and Donna Akersten.

When did Middle Age Spread come out?+

Middle Age Spread is a 1979 movie directed by John Reid.

What genre is Middle Age Spread?+

Middle Age Spread is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Middle Age Spread?+

Middle Age Spread was directed by John Reid.