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A Reason to Live (1985)

1985-01-07 · 1h 36m · EN
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A father on the brink of suicide. A son racing against time to save him.

When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.

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Peter LevinDirectorRobert LewinWriter

Top billed cast

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Rick SchroderRick SchroderAlex StewartPeter FondaPeter FondaGus StewartDeidre HallDeidre HallDelores StewartTracey GoldTracey GoldEllen MaynesMaxine StuartMaxine StuartFay StewartCarrie SnodgressCarrie SnodgressIsobel BennettBruce WeitzBruce WeitzBob CousinsPeter JasonPeter JasonDick BihellerJim McKrellJim McKrellJosh TurnerRosanna HuffmanRosanna HuffmanFelicia MasseyMatthew FaisonMatthew FaisonJack MayberryMark GoddardMark GoddardJerry Yusem

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaDirector preference301121Actor preference24407 · 205597 · 70384Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about A Reason to Live

What is A Reason to Live about?

When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.

How long is A Reason to Live?

A Reason to Live has a runtime of 96 minutes.