
Romantic Comedy
Only two things can screw up their relationship. He's one. She's the other.
Directed by Arthur Hiller
Produced by United Artists, The Mirisch Company
A light, character-driven romantic comedy about two writers finding creative and personal partnership amid the chaos of New York City.
Jason is in need of a collaborator to give him inspiration. Phoebe is a small-town English teacher with an urge to write. On the day Jason is being married, Jason and Phoebe meet and form a partnership.
Essence
Ensemble

Dudley Moore
Jason Carmichael

Mary Steenburgen
Phoebe Craddock

Frances Sternhagen
Blanche Dailey

Janet Eilber
Allison St. James

Robyn Douglass
Kate Mallory

Ron Leibman
Leo Jessup

Rozsika Halmos
Maid

Alexander Lockwood
Minister
Erica Hiller
Young Woman
Sean Patrick Guérin
Timmy (6)

Dick Wieand
TV Reporter
Brass Adams
Bartender
Like Romantic Comedy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Romantic Comedy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Romantic Comedy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Romantic Comedy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Romantic Comedy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































