Confessions of a Married Man
Confessions of a Married Man

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Confessions of a Married Man

1983
Movie
100 min
English

A middle-aged man suffering from boredom selfishly walks out on his wife and family in search of excitement and adventure. Before he snaps out of his male-menopause moment, he has a brief affair with a much-younger woman named Jennifer.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Mel StuartGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A middle-aged philosophy professor, disillusioned with his marriage and life, begins to reflect on his past decisions and desires. He grapples with his intellectual pursuits clashing with his mundane reality, leading him to question his identity and the choices that have shaped his existence. The film explores themes of midlife crisis, existentialism, and the search for meaning in the everyday.

Critical Reception

Confessions of a Married Man received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised Tony Randall's performance, but some found the film's premise to be somewhat predictable and its humor occasionally uneven. Audiences found it to be a relatable exploration of middle-aged ennui.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Tony Randall's compelling lead performance.

  • Noted for its thoughtful, albeit occasionally somber, exploration of a midlife crisis.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit conventional for its thematic depth.

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Fun Fact

The film marked a rare dramatic turn for Tony Randall, who was primarily known for his comedic roles in television sitcoms like 'The Odd Couple'.

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