Starting Over (1979): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Starting Over: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Starting Over (1979) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...one way, or the other.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Burt Reynolds as Phil Potter; Jill Clayburgh as Marilyn Holmburg; Candice Bergen as Jessica Potter; Charles Durning as Michael "Mickey" Potter; Frances Sternhagen as Marva Potter; Austin Pendleton as Paul; Mary Kay Place as Marie; MacIntyre Dixon as Dan Ryan
About Starting Over
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Starting Over?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Starting Over?
Burt Reynolds as Phil Potter; Jill Clayburgh as Marilyn Holmburg; Candice Bergen as Jessica Potter; Charles Durning as Michael "Mickey" Potter; Frances Sternhagen as Marva Potter; Austin Pendleton as Paul; Mary Kay Place as Marie; MacIntyre Dixon as Dan Ryan
Is this Starting Over guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



