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The Second Time Around

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An elderly woman gets an unexpected second chance at love while recovering from a broken hip.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 12/14/2018
Unfortunately the film, directed by Leon Marr needs more pep in its step, could use some judicious trimming and... features an unmemorable, under-drawn group of resident seniors, a missed opportunity to help flesh out... this slender, tender tale. Go to Full Review
Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail 03/24/2017
3/4
Sinatra sang that it's more comfortable the second time you fall, Dean Martin sang "that's amore," and Yogi Berra said that it's not over until it's over. Those who get those references are bound to get this film. Go to Full Review
Bruce DeMara Toronto Star 03/23/2017
2.5/4
A film that's pleasant enough but never achieves the level of emotional resonance that Marr was aiming for. Go to Full Review
Jorge Ignacio Castillo The Canadian Crew 01/30/2020
2/4
Most of the comedy falls flat and, when it doesn't, it's too gentle to register. Go to Full Review
Brian Thompson The Young Folks 12/18/2018
7/10
This heartwarming tale keeps its narrative sweet and simple as it explores a brand of love that rarely makes its way to the silver screen. Go to Full Review
Frank Ochieng ScreenAnarchy 12/18/2018
2.5/4
[A] gently exuberant and inspiring mature romancer. Nevertheless, the main ingredients that allow The Second Time Around to effectively resonate are its two veteran leads in the always radiant Linda Thorson and spunky Stuart Margolin. Go to Full Review
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07/27/2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 47 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 02/23/2020 Although it was a bit slow moving, as seniors who have been married only 15 years, it was very enjoyable. There's so little out there that strikes a cord with us. Their mutual love of music and struggles with her breaking her hip, her adult daughter dismissing her to a nursing home for rehab, or taking much of an interest in her life as she was busy, yet her granddaughter found the time to delight her. See more 02/01/2020 I love watching love stories featuring older adults. And this one was very sweet! See more 11/17/2019 Wonderful film, shows seniors as people not demographics. Love, loss, family stress, friendship, remembering what is important in life See more dave d 11/03/2019 What was a really good and original idea turns into an off the rails finish with some giant plot holes. Husband and wife were in complete agreement. It's the kind of movie you like until you don't. A love story at an assisted living facility, 'Second Time Around', is a well-acted tale with either relatively unknown players or ones that have been out of the spotlight for a very long time. That's probably one of the reasons few people have seen what is a really good film for the first two acts. Despite the plot gaps in the movie's final 20 minutes, I was still ready to really like this until not only did the movie end several times (watch through the final credits), but for the second ending the viewer is supposed to suspend the reality they have been given for 90 minutes and forget everything they've watched for an unexplained musical sequence. All of the negatives, We're giving this a tepid recommendation! Wife & Husband: 6.5/10 See more 10/01/2019 I love this movie! Never give up love, you can find it at any age! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An elderly woman gets an unexpected second chance at love while recovering from a broken hip.
Director
Leon Marr
Producer
Leon Marr, Sherry Soules
Screenwriter
Leon Marr, Sherry Soules
Distributor
First Run Features
Production Co
First Run Features
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 31, 2019
Runtime
1h 47m
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