Once Around
1991 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 6.1 · 65% critics
Renata Bella feels stuck in her life and career until she attends a seminar on selling real estate, where she finds romance. Her relationship with a charismatic, much older salesman quickly sparks conflicts with her tight-knit family, leaving her pulled between her heart and the people she loves.
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Details
- Years
- 1991
- Release date
- 1991-01-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (62 votes)
About
If you want a warm, family-centered romantic drama with charm and conflict, Once Around may land well—Not for you if you dislike brash, controlling love interests, intense family pressure, or want something like Next Stop Wonderland or Cherry.
Pros: big, warm ensemble; enjoyable romance; standout chemistry | Cons: family conflicts feel intense; uneven tone; lead behavior divides viewers
Themes
- italian american
- boston, massachusetts
- romcom
Cast & crew
Richard Dreyfuss
as Sam Sharpe
Holly Hunter
as Renata Bella
Danny Aiello
as Joe Bella
Laura San Giacomo
as Jan Bella
Gena Rowlands
as Marilyn Bella
Roxanne Hart
as Gail Bella
Danton Stone
as Tony Bella
Tim Guinee
as Peter Hedges
Greg Germann
as Jim Redstone
Griffin Dunne
as Rob
Directed by Lasse Hallström