Author! Author!
1982, English. Directed by Arthur Hiller.
Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Israel Horovitz
- Box office
- $13M
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Author! Author!: quick answers
Is Author! Author! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Author! Author!?
Author! Author! runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Author! Author! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Author! Author!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Author! Author! suitable for kids?
Author! Author! is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Author! Author!?
If you liked Author! Author!, try Is This Thing On?, Father of the Bride, Sidewalks of New York.
Who directed Author! Author!?
Author! Author! (1982) was directed by Arthur Hiller and stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld.