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Breathing Lessons (1994): Cast

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Breathing Lessons is a 1994 drama directed by John Erman, starring James Garner as Ira Moran, Paul Winfield and Joanne Woodward. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Breathing Lessons (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
John Erman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Breathing Lessons About?

The premise of Breathing Lessons without spoilers.

A married couple review their lives and renew their love for one another while driving to a friend’s funeral.

Breathing Lessons Themes & Keywords

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  • cbs
  • funeral
  • reunion
  • reconciliation
  • one day timespan
  • waitress
  • diner
  • car radio
  • old age
  • picture frame
  • road movie
  • television
+3 more
  • pulitzer prize source
  • based on novel
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Breathing Lessons Cast & Characters

James Garner leads the cast as Ira Moran, with Paul Winfield as Daniel Otis and Joanne Woodward as Maggie Moran. Directed by John Erman; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Erman

More films directed by John Erman, best-rated first: Stella, Candles on Bay Street, The Blackwater Lightship and Only Love.

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Breathing Lessons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Breathing Lessons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breathing Lessons?

Breathing Lessons runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Breathing Lessons released?

Breathing Lessons was released on February 6, 1994.

Who directed Breathing Lessons?

Breathing Lessons was directed by John Erman.

More films by John Erman

Who is in the cast of Breathing Lessons?

Breathing Lessons stars James Garner as Ira Moran, Paul Winfield as Daniel Otis and Joanne Woodward as Maggie Moran, among 18 credited actors.

Does Breathing Lessons have a post-credit scene?

No. Breathing Lessons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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