

Looking for Mr. Goodbar
1977, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
To her father, Theresa was a dutiful daughter. To the children she taught, Theresa brought warmth and hope. To the men she met in bars, Theresa was easy. All kinds of people loved Theresa. Diane Keaton plays Theresa in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Looking for Mr. Goodbar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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- Released
- 19 October 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Brooks
- Box office
- $23M
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What Looking for Mr. Goodbar is based on
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is based on Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1975) by Judith Rossner, published by Simon & Schuster.
1975
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
By Judith Rossner
Published by Simon & Schuster
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar: quick answers
What comes after Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Next in the series: Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983).
Is Looking for Mr. Goodbar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Looking for Mr. Goodbar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Looking for Mr. Goodbar on?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
If you liked Looking for Mr. Goodbar, try Saturday Night Fever, The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, Eyes Wide Shut.
Who directed Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton.
What is Looking for Mr. Goodbar based on?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is based on Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1975) by Judith Rossner, published by Simon & Schuster.
