

Looking for Mr. Goodbar
“To her father, Theresa was a dutiful daughter. To the children she taught, Theresa brought warmth and hope. To the men she met in bars, Theresa was easy. All kinds of people loved Theresa. Diane Keaton plays Theresa in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.”
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
Where to watch Looking for Mr. Goodbar in United States
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Where is Looking for Mr. Goodbar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a 1977 English-language drama and crime film directed by Richard Brooks. The cast is led by Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was produced by Paramount Pictures and Freddie Fields Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 19, 1977, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Richard Brooks
- Release date
- October 19, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
Looking for Mr. Goodbar cast & crew
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was directed by Richard Brooks and written by Richard Brooks.
The cast features Diane Keaton as Theresa, Tuesday Weld as Katherine, William Atherton as James, Richard Kiley as Mr. Dunn, Richard Gere as Tony, and Alan Feinstein as Martin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Artie Kane, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Freddie Fields.
Is Looking for Mr. Goodbar worth watching?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Looking for Mr. Goodbar
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Cast of Looking for Mr. Goodbar

Diane Keaton
Theresa

Tuesday Weld
Katherine

William Atherton
James

Richard Kiley
Mr. Dunn

Richard Gere
Tony

Alan Feinstein
Martin

Tom Berenger
Gary

Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Dunn

Laurie Prange
Brigid

Joel Fabiani
Barney

Julius Harris
Black Cat

Richard Bright
George
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Looking for Mr. Goodbar in United States?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Looking for Mr. Goodbar in?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Looking for Mr. Goodbar rated?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 127 ratings.












