Same Time, Next Year (1978): movie guide

What is Same Time, Next Year about?

A man and woman meet by chance at a romantic inn over dinner and, although both are happily married to others, they find themselves in the same bed the next morning questioning how this could have happened. They agree to meet on the same weekend each year—in the same hotel room—and the years pass each has some personal crisis that the other helps them through, often without both of them understanding what is going on.

Cast highlights

Same Time, Next Year features Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn, Ivan Bonar, Bernie Kuby, Cosmo Sardo, David Northcutt. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1978-04-23. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (91 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Same Time, Next Year?

Same Time, Next Year is listed as Comedy, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Same Time, Next Year?

Same Time, Next Year runs about 119 minutes.

Who stars in Same Time, Next Year?

Cast highlights include Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn, Ivan Bonar, Bernie Kuby, Cosmo Sardo, David Northcutt.

Does Cinema Box stream Same Time, Next Year?

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