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Seems Like Old Times

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Nick Gardenia (Chevy Chase) is a writer who has moved to a cabin in the California mountains to work on a novel. He is kidnapped by a pair of criminals and forced into robbing a bank. On the run from the law, Nick seeks assistance from his ex-wife, Glenda (Goldie Hawn), a big-hearted lawyer. Knowing he would never commit a crime, she lets him stay at her house despite the fact that her husband, Ira (Charles Grodin), a district attorney, is throwing a party for law enforcement officials.
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John Lapsley Sydney Morning Herald Jan 4, 2021
Until this film It seemed that Neil Simon was at his best, quite brilliant and at his worst, still entertaining. Go to Full Review Gary Arnold Washington Post May 9, 2017
The utterly inane tone and lackluster presentation of "Seems Like Old Times" conspire to diminish the personality resources and comis skills its costars do command. Go to Full Review Don Macpherson Time Out Feb 9, 2006
After an hour, you begin to realise the irony of Neil Simon winning awards for Outstanding Writing ... Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com May 6, 2026
3/5
…as the generic title suggests, this kind of rom-com feels like a throwback now, more acceptable because the cliches are less frequently aired. With a strong comic trio at the centre, and obvious comedy situations, it's a pleasant, undramatic watch…. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 2, 2020
2.5/4
...an appealing premise that's employed to decidedly hit and miss effect... Go to Full Review Mike Hughes Gannett News Service Jul 9, 2019
That film is helped by some wonderful performances. Chevy Chase is brilliant; Goldie Hawn is only a half-step behind. But most of all, it's a sign of Simon at his best. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa L @Agent99 Jul 26, 2026 It was a great comedy. Of course it was written by Neil Simon, and the leads were Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, and Charles Grodin, so that makes sense. I loved the ending as well. See more nick S @Nick_S Mar 8, 2026 I lost interest after about half an hour. Started with a lot of promise but soon got bogged down in the mundane drudgery of character backstory. Lots of exaggerated, uninteresting characters. Chevy Chase was charming as always (on screen) See more BJ M @HotMovieStar Jun 20, 2025 Someone told me it was the funniest film they had ever seen. I no longer listen to them or respect their evaluation of films. The film was not funny to me at all. Boring and contrived. See more Carol W @RT18728977 Jun 4, 2025 Before seeing a clip of this movie on Facebook, l'd never seen or heard of it. When I realized Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase were in the movie, I almost immediately wanted to watch it. I viewed it through Amazon Prime. Hawn and Chase play former spouses. Grodin is her sweet dud of a husband. There's dogs, a maid, a driver, a judge, police, and clients needing legal defense. The movie never really goes anywhere and doesn't really end. It's the worst. The most amazing thing to me is when actors can act and make it through a bad movie with a plot that never takes off because it never had a real script. On a lighter note, seeing Grodin in the movie with a St. Bernard is a great prelude to “ Beethoven”. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Oct 18, 2024 Love that chicken pepperoni!!! What a underrated Dramedy. Chase,Goldie and grodin deliver lots of laughs. Tim Treakle See more Geke g @RT40239519 Jul 26, 2024 It was one of the nostalgic movie i have ever watched See more Read all reviews
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Jay Sandrich

Director

Chevy Chase

Nicholas Gardenia

Goldie Hawn

Glenda Gardenia Parks

Charles Grodin

District Attorney Ira J, Parks

Robert Guillaume

Fred

Harold Gould

Judge John Channing

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Synopsis Nick Gardenia (Chevy Chase) is a writer who has moved to a cabin in the California mountains to work on a novel. He is kidnapped by a pair of criminals and forced into robbing a bank. On the run from the law, Nick seeks assistance from his ex-wife, Glenda (Goldie Hawn), a big-hearted lawyer. Knowing he would never commit a crime, she lets him stay at her house despite the fact that her husband, Ira (Charles Grodin), a district attorney, is throwing a party for law enforcement officials.
Director
Jay Sandrich
Producer
Ray Stark
Screenwriter
Neil Simon
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Rastar Films, Rastar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1980, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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