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House Calls (1978)

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Recently widowed Dr. Nichols (Walter Matthau) finds himself ill at ease in re-entering the singles scene. Then he meets Ann Atkinson (Glenda Jackson), a patient recuperating from a jaw operation. Freshly divorced from a philandering spouse, Jackson is as reluctant to inaugurate a lasting commitment as Walter--but inaugurate they do, in a hilarious scene wherein Jackson and Walter try to emulate those romantic couples in 1930s movies who were forced by the censors to keep one foot on the floor

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy, Romance

Max Shulman, Julius J. Epstein, Alan Mandel, Charles Shyer

May 31, 2005

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (4) | DVD (1)

A very good comedy full of deft comic performances.

October 9, 2005 Comment
Fantastica Daily

House Calls is a comedy film from 1978 that features Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, and zero laughs.

June 8, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | Comment
DVDTalk.com

Howard Ziff directs this romantic comedy with a nutty appreciation for its likeable characters.

January 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice
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Audience Reviews for House Calls

Walter plays a great part in this movie being a doctor. Great Comedy. If you like older movies it is a Must See!!

July 9, 2010
youngboy832002
John B

Delightful comedy, with outstanding performances from many in the cast, including Art Carney, Glenda Jackson, Walter Matthau and Richard Benjamin. Art Carney's character is hilarious, Glenda Jackson has a wonderful sense of humor. The writing is fresh and funny, the pace is awesome. Great from start to finish.

February 19, 2007
jazza923
James Higgins

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