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Once Around

1991, Movie, R, 115 mins

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For his first American film, Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules) diffuses what could have been a dour, Bergmanesque family psychodrama into a joyful celebration of familial harmony, bolstered by a stellar cast. Having broken up with her longtime boyfriend, thirtysomething Holly Hunter finds herself living at home, once again, with her loving but restrictive parents Danny Aiello and Gena Rowlands. She thinks her life is purposeless, until she meets obnoxious super-salesman Richard Dreyfuss, and falls in love. Read the complete review for Once Around
Year: 1991
Rated R

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Cast
Richard Dreyfuss: Sam Sharpe
Holly Hunter: Renata Bella
Danny Aiello: Joe Bella
Laura San Giacomo: Jan Bella
Gena Rowlands: Marilyn Bella
Roxanne Hart: Gail Bella

 

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