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Kiss Me Goodbye

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Kay (Sally Field) is a widow who's met a handsome but otherwise dull Egyptologist named Rupert (Jeff Bridges) and hopes to marry. Trouble is, the ghost of her dead husband, Jolly (James Caan), strenuously objects. A former Broadway director, he's visible only to Kay, and begins interfering in her life so much that others question her sanity. Jolly, however, cares only about driving away the hated Rupert, who for his part thinks to stage an exorcism.

Critics Reviews

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Jul 18, 2019
Kiss Me Goodbye attempts to skate the thin ice of fantasy, and sinks. Too bad. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Apr 18, 2020
2.5/4
...a lackadaisical (and somewhat muted) piece of work that admittedly does grow more and more compelling as it progresses... Go to Full Review Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) Aug 29, 2019
The movie has a certain dignity, but it never fully achieves any of its objectives. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com May 23, 2005
3/5
A picture-perfect example of how three great performers can elevate even the slightest and most lightweight material imaginable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Kar L @RT80921905 Aug 30, 2026 A real stinker. 👃 There's a reason you haven't heard if it before! 😆 🤣 👎 See more Donna G. @britkrisco May 7, 2026 I loved the movie It was so cute! See more Steve Y @Cubby65 Sep 18, 2025 Great cast, but all one-dimensional and annoying characters. See more Tanya J @RT19102111 Apr 30, 2023 One of my favorites, definitely a movie of its time but to this day I enjoy watching it immensely…Sally Fields James Caan and Jeff Bridges really played the heck out of their roles. If you enjoy old movies as much as I do this is a must watch. They don't make movies like this anymore, no explosions, no gore, just pure storytelling. You are immediately invested in the characters as soon as they present themselves. The house they filmed in is absolutely beautiful as well. I'd love to know if it's still exists. See more Mar 14, 2022 This is a sweet and nice movie! I love Sally Field and James Caan was brilant! See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 14, 2020 How did they make a film this flat with such a good cast? See more Read all reviews
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Robert Mulligan

Director

Sally Field

Kay

James Caan

Jolly

Jeff Bridges

Rupert

Paul Dooley

Kendall

Claire Trevor

Charlotte
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Movie Info

Synopsis Kay (Sally Field) is a widow who's met a handsome but otherwise dull Egyptologist named Rupert (Jeff Bridges) and hopes to marry. Trouble is, the ghost of her dead husband, Jolly (James Caan), strenuously objects. A former Broadway director, he's visible only to Kay, and begins interfering in her life so much that others question her sanity. Jolly, however, cares only about driving away the hated Rupert, who for his part thinks to stage an exorcism.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Producer
Robert Mulligan, Burt Sugarman
Screenwriter
Charlie Peters
Distributor
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
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