Movie

If Things Were Different

“For Janet, having an affair is the only way to hold a marriage together.”

★ 9.0(1)19801h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Release date: 1980-01-16
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bob Banner Associates

About If Things Were Different

If Things Were Different is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Robert Michael Lewis, starring Suzanne Pleshette, Tony Roberts and Arte Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch If Things Were Different in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A woman tries to cope with her husband's emotional instability while also juggling a career as a local TV show director, her motherly duties, and an extramarital affair.

Cast

Suzanne Pleshette

Janet Langford

Tony Roberts

Michael Boden

Arte Johnson

Allen Dunn

Chuck McCann

Farmer Frank

Dan Shor

Eric Langford

Sherrie Wills

Tracy Langford

Don Murray

Robert Langford

Alice Hirson

Karen Evans

Paul Kent

Charlie Evans

Donald Hotton

Dr. Kailen

Jane Milmore

Courtney

Ray Singer

Burt Mellor

Themes & keywords

career womanextramarital affair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch If Things Were Different in Mexico?+

If Things Were Different is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is If Things Were Different on Netflix?+

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How long is If Things Were Different?+

If Things Were Different has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in If Things Were Different?+

If Things Were Different stars Suzanne Pleshette, Tony Roberts, Arte Johnson, Chuck McCann and Dan Shor.

When did If Things Were Different come out?+

If Things Were Different is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

What genre is If Things Were Different?+

If Things Were Different is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed If Things Were Different?+

If Things Were Different was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.