Better Late Than Never
1979, English. Directed by Richard Crenna.
They steal a train -- they'll steal your heart.
Harry Landers is a feisty senior citizen who refuses to abide by the rules in a stodgy retirement home run by a dour Ms. Davis, in which Harry leads a revolt by the other goated senior citizen residents against the establishment.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard CrennaDirector
- Harold GouldHarry Landers
- Strother MartinJ.D. Ashcroft
- Tyne DalyMs. Davis
- Harry MorganMr. Scott
- Marjorie BennettMarjorie Crane
- Victor BuonoDr. Zoltan Polos
- George GobelCaptain Taylor
- Jeanette NolanLavinia Leventhal
- Donald PleasenceColonel Riddle
- Larry StorchSheriff
- Lou JacobiMilton Cohen
- Paula TruemanAlke Elam
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Greg Strangis, Robert Stitzel, John Carpenter
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Better Late Than Never: quick answers
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How long is Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Better Late Than Never have a post-credits scene?
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Better Late Than Never parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Better Late Than Never is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Better Late Than Never on?
Better Late Than Never isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 October 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Better Late Than Never?
If you liked Better Late Than Never, try Alley Cats Strike, A Flintstones Christmas Carol, It Runs in the Family.
Who directed Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never (1979) was directed by Richard Crenna and stars Harold Gould, Strother Martin, Tyne Daly.