If Things Were Different
1980, English. Directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
For Janet, having an affair is the only way to hold a marriage together.
A woman tries to cope with her husband's emotional instability while also juggling a career as a local TV show director, her motherly duties, and an extramarital affair.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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If Things Were Different isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1980.
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Cast & crew
- Robert Michael LewisDirector
- Suzanne PleshetteJanet Langford
- Tony RobertsMichael Boden
- Arte JohnsonAllen Dunn
- Chuck McCannFarmer Frank
- Dan ShorEric Langford
- Sherrie WillsTracy Langford
- Don MurrayRobert Langford
- Alice HirsonKaren Evans
- Paul KentCharlie Evans
- Donald HottonDr. Kailen
- Jane MilmoreCourtney
- Ray SingerBurt Mellor
Details
- Released
- 16 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Froehlich, Mark Lisson
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How long is If Things Were Different?
If Things Were Different runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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If Things Were Different parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
If Things Were Different is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is If Things Were Different on?
If Things Were Different isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like If Things Were Different?
If you liked If Things Were Different, try The Christmas Shoes, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Girl.
Who directed If Things Were Different?
If Things Were Different (1980) was directed by Robert Michael Lewis and stars Suzanne Pleshette, Tony Roberts, Arte Johnson.