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Breathing Lessons

Play trailer Poster for Breathing Lessons PG 1994 1h 33m Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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When the husband of their friend Serena (Joyce Van Patten) dies, Ira (James Garner) and Maggie Moran (Joanne Woodward), an older married couple, make an event out of their day's travel to the funeral. Examining life and marriage on their journey, the couple of 29 years remains as in love today as when they first met -- despite being near opposites in personality. However, their love and respect for one another cut through all the differences between them.

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/20/2002
Offers an engaging anatomy of marriage where intimacy is sustained against all odds. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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John Erman

Director

James Garner

Ira Moran

Joanne Woodward

Maggie Moran

Kathryn Erbe

Fiona

Joyce Van Patten

Serena

Eileen Heckart

Mabel
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Synopsis When the husband of their friend Serena (Joyce Van Patten) dies, Ira (James Garner) and Maggie Moran (Joanne Woodward), an older married couple, make an event out of their day's travel to the funeral. Examining life and marriage on their journey, the couple of 29 years remains as in love today as when they first met -- despite being near opposites in personality. However, their love and respect for one another cut through all the differences between them.
Director
John Erman
Producer
John Erman
Screenwriter
Robert W. Lenski
Production Co
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Republic Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Stereo