Movie

Starting Over

“Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other.”

★ 6.4(69)19791h 45m

Starting Over is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Starting Over

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Release date: 1979-10-05
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $35,649,012
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Starting Over — trailer

About Starting Over

Starting Over is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Starting Over in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Cast

Burt Reynolds

Phil Potter

Jill Clayburgh

Marilyn Holmburg

Candice Bergen

Jessica Potter

Charles Durning

Michael "Mickey" Potter

Frances Sternhagen

Marva Potter

Austin Pendleton

Paul

Mary Kay Place

Marie

MacIntyre Dixon

Dan Ryan

Jay O. Sanders

Larry

Charles Kimbrough

Salesman

Richard Whiting

Everett

Alfie Wise

Workshop Member

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Starting Over in Canada?+

In Canada, Starting Over is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Starting Over on Netflix?+

Starting Over is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Starting Over?+

Starting Over has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Starting Over?+

Starting Over stars Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning and Frances Sternhagen.

When did Starting Over come out?+

Starting Over is a 1979 movie directed by Alan J. Pakula.

What genre is Starting Over?+

Starting Over is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Starting Over?+

Starting Over was directed by Alan J. Pakula.