It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
1975, English. Directed by John Trent.
A gilt-edged wacky comedy
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 11 September 1975
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- John Trent, David Main
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time: quick answers
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
If you liked It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, try The Errand Boy, Thunderstruck, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.
Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) was directed by John Trent and stars Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes.