Twice in a Lifetime

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Twice in a Lifetime

R

Released Oct 23, 1985

1h 57m

Drama

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An unhappily married steelworker (Gene Hackman) turns 50 and sees a chance for a whole new life with a barmaid (Ann-Margret).

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Twice in a Lifetime stacks its cards very carefully, and cuts the deck more than once. One of the strengths of the movie is that it allows us to see so many points of view.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 7, 2005

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

At times so personal that the act of watching the movie often feels like eavesdropping.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 27, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 4/5

Nov 23, 2004

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2003

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Examines the impact of divorce on an entire family

Jul 19, 2003

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CodyZamboni Z

Insightful, blue collar family drama, On his 50th birthday, a father leaves his family to be with another women, Resulting bitter conflicts ensue. I like how these moments unfold in a true to life fashion. You deal with the emotional issues, and eventually move on. The bittersweet ending undescores the movie's realistic approach to mid life crisis, marriage and family..

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Patricia W

Everyone is this movie is unlikable especially the reprehensible Dennehy.Film stinks move on.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Pat W

Never heard of this movie before and I like the cast so I thought I'd watch. Sorry. I just couldn't understand why Ann Margaret would fall for Gene Hackman. I thought the writing was mediocre. And Ellen Burstyn is such a good actress and her part was so so.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Brutally honest film about adultery and the effects on the people involved.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/30/21

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steve d

It really drags despite some fine performances.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Low key, perceptive, realistic. They don't make them like this anymore and that is a shame.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Bud Yorkin

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Harry MacKenzie

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Kate MacKenzie

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Synopsis

An unhappily married steelworker (Gene Hackman) turns 50 and sees a chance for a whole new life with a barmaid (Ann-Margret).

Director: Bud Yorkin
Producer: Bud Yorkin
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 23, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.4M
Runtime: 1h 57m

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