Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- hectic
- lazy sunday
- romantic comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found the comedy strained and uneven, with particular reservations about the performances and gender politics, though some saw it as a slight, winning diversion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ivan must manage Broadway rewrites while caring for four stepchildren and his own son.
Gloria leaves Ivan with children from previous marriages as well as their son, radically altering his home life.
Ivan's play is in rehearsal, with producers and performers demanding changes before opening.
The protagonist is overwhelmed by children, a departing spouse, a demanding production, and an actress seeking to move in.
Films like Author! Author!, and why
The Goodbye Girl
shared romantic comedy framework, domestic upheaval, and professional-life conflict
California Suite
shared theater-world setting, relationship complications, and warm comedy-drama tone
Kramer vs. Kramer
shared adult romance, family pressure, and balancing intimacy with personal responsibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Release Date
- 1982-06-18
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (121)
Cast
- Al Pacino
- Dyan Cannon
- Tuesday Weld
- Bob Dishy
- Bob Elliott
- Ray Goulding
- Eric Gurry
- Elva Josephson
- B.J. Barie
- Ari Meyers
Common questions
- What is Author! Author! about?
- A beleaguered Broadway playwright must hold together a chaotic blended household while his marriage and new romance pull him in opposite directions.
- What is Author! Author! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Author! Author! as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Author! Author! violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Author! Author!.
- What did critics think of Author! Author!?
- Critics generally found the comedy strained and uneven, with particular reservations about the performances and gender politics, though some saw it as a slight, winning diversion.
- Which films are like Author! Author!?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goodbye Girl, California Suite, and Kramer vs. Kramer.
- How long is Author! Author!?
- Author! Author! runs 110 minutes.
