Max Dugan Returns (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Max Dugan Returns is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 98 minutes. “Prices are double. Your love life's in trouble. The car won't start. Your boss has no heart. The door squeaks. The roof leaks. Your stereo just went mono. All you need is a little Max Dugan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
Who’s in it. Max Dugan Returns stars Marsha Mason as Nora McPhae, Jason Robards as Max Dugan, Matthew Broderick as Michael McPhae and Donald Sutherland as Brian Costello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Max Dugan Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max Dugan Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max Dugan Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max Dugan Returns (1983)?
- In US, Max Dugan Returns is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Max Dugan Returns worth watching?
- Max Dugan Returns holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max Dugan Returns?
- Max Dugan Returns stars Marsha Mason, Jason Robards, Matthew Broderick, Donald Sutherland and Dody Goodman.
- When was Max Dugan Returns released?
- Max Dugan Returns was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.