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Kiss Me Goodbye

Play trailer Poster for Kiss Me Goodbye PG Released Dec 22, 1982 1h 42m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Kay (Sally Field) is a widow who's met a handsome but otherwise dull Egyptologist named Rupert (Jeff Bridges) and hopes to marry. Trouble is, the ghost of her dead husband, Jolly (James Caan), strenuously objects. A former Broadway director, he's visible only to Kay, and begins interfering in her life so much that others question her sanity. Jolly, however, cares only about driving away the hated Rupert, who for his part thinks to stage an exorcism.

Critics Reviews

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Kiss Me Goodbye attempts to skate the thin ice of fantasy, and sinks. Too bad. Jul 18, 2019 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a lackadaisical (and somewhat muted) piece of work that admittedly does grow more and more compelling as it progresses... Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 18, 2020 Full Review Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) The movie has a certain dignity, but it never fully achieves any of its objectives. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 29, 2019 Full Review Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com A picture-perfect example of how three great performers can elevate even the slightest and most lightweight material imaginable. Rated: 3/5 May 23, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tanya J One of my favorites, definitely a movie of its time but to this day I enjoy watching it immensely…Sally Fields James Caan and Jeff Bridges really played the heck out of their roles. If you enjoy old movies as much as I do this is a must watch. They don't make movies like this anymore, no explosions, no gore, just pure storytelling. You are immediately invested in the characters as soon as they present themselves. The house they filmed in is absolutely beautiful as well. I'd love to know if it's still exists. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a sweet and nice movie! I love Sally Field and James Caan was brilant! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review steve d How did they make a film this flat with such a good cast? Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I've loved this movie since I first saw it and nothing has changed. It's a great film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Frances H James Caen acts this part charmingly, even though the film itself is dated. It has a good cast and some cute parts, even if it is sooo 80s. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/17/17 Full Review Audience Member The romantic comedy is a difficult thing to master but these guys nailed it in spades. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kay (Sally Field) is a widow who's met a handsome but otherwise dull Egyptologist named Rupert (Jeff Bridges) and hopes to marry. Trouble is, the ghost of her dead husband, Jolly (James Caan), strenuously objects. A former Broadway director, he's visible only to Kay, and begins interfering in her life so much that others question her sanity. Jolly, however, cares only about driving away the hated Rupert, who for his part thinks to stage an exorcism.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Producer
Robert Mulligan, Burt Sugarman
Screenwriter
Charlie Peters
Distributor
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m