Kiss Me Goodbye

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Kiss Me Goodbye

PG

Released Dec 22, 1982

1h 42m

Romance

Comedy

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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.

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Kiss Me Goodbye attempts to skate the thin ice of fantasy, and sinks. Too bad.

Jul 18, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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steve d

How did they make a film this flat with such a good cast?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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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

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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

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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

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Robert Mulligan

Director

Sally Field

Kay

James Caan

Jolly

Jeff Bridges

Rupert

Paul Dooley

Kendall

Claire Trevor

Charlotte

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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
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