House Calls
1978, English. Directed by Howard Zieff.
A funny love story.
Charley is a surgeon who's recently lost his wife; he embarks on a tragicomic romantic quest with one woman after another until he meets up with Ann, a singular woman, closer to his own age, who immediately and unexpectedly captures his heart.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Howard ZieffDirector
- Walter MatthauDr. Charley Nichols
- Glenda JacksonAnn Atkinson
- Art CarneyDr. Amos Willoughby
- Richard BenjaminDr. Norman Solomon
- Candice AzzaraEllen Grady
- Dick O'NeillIrwin Owett
- Sally MarrMrs. Meyers
- Kedric WolfeFuneral director
- Gordon JumpDr. O'Brien
- Charles MatthauMichael Atkinson
- Len LesserWaiter
- Michael MannAssistant TV director
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Max Shulman, Julius J. Epstein, Alan Mandell
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $28M
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House Calls: quick answers
Is House Calls worth watching?
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How long is House Calls?
House Calls runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does House Calls have a post-credits scene?
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House Calls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House Calls is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is House Calls on?
House Calls isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like House Calls?
If you liked House Calls, try Chasing Papi, Yoh! Bestie, The Right Kind of Wrong.
Who directed House Calls?
House Calls (1978) was directed by Howard Zieff and stars Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney.