Letting Go (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Letting Go is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jack Bender, running about 104 minutes. “It Takes Both Hands to Grab Onto Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
Who’s in it. Letting Go stars John Ritter as Alex, Joe Cortese as Neil, Sharon Gless as Kate and Kit McDonough as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Letting Go has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letting Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letting Go tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letting Go (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letting Go change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letting Go worth watching?
- Letting Go holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letting Go?
- Letting Go stars John Ritter, Joe Cortese, Sharon Gless, Kit McDonough and Max Gail.
- When was Letting Go released?
- Letting Go was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.