Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a 1977 romantic drama directed by Richard Brooks, starring Richard Kiley, William Atherton and Tom Berenger. It is based on Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $22.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Looking for Mr. Goodbar About?
The premise of Looking for Mr. Goodbar without spoilers, adapted from Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A schoolteacher named Theresa, feeling unfulfilled, seeks excitement and connection through anonymous encounters in nightclubs and bars. Her quest for a man she calls "Mr. Goodbar" leads her down a dangerous path, blurring the lines between desire and recklessness. As she becomes increasingly consumed by this pursuit, her life spirals out of control, threatening her career and relationships.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexual humiliation
- nudity
- sexual assault
- female nudity
- borderline personality disorder
- promiscuous woman
- sexual promiscuity
- sex scene
- bar
- one night stand
- stabbed to death
- classroom
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- loneliness
- sexuality
- catholic church
- psychopath
- murder of a nude woman
- woman on top sex
- female topless nudity
- bra removing
- based on novel
- older man younger woman sex
- black panties
- bar pickup
- f rated
- mirror
- red light district
- shop window
- television set
- telephone call
- ironing clothes
- nun
- pinball machine
- priest
- flick knife
- singles bar
- porn film
- film projector
- blackboard
- reference to 'the godfather' by mario puzo
- woman wears a bathrobe
- teacher student relationship
- kiss
- new york city
- flashback
- flash forward
- younger version of character
- teacher student sex
- woman wears eyeglasses
- reference to dennis the menace
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Cast
Richard Kiley leads the cast, with William Atherton and Tom Berenger. Directed by Richard Brooks; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Brooks
Also Starring in Looking for Mr. Goodbar
· 6 moreMore from Richard Brooks
More films directed by Richard Brooks, best-rated first: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Professionals, Blackboard Jungle and Sweet Bird of Youth.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Looking for Mr. Goodbar 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar Plot Summary
What happens in Looking for Mr. Goodbar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a college setting, graduate student Theresa Dunn experiences vivid daydreams about her professor, Martin Engle, while he reads her essay in class. As she becomes his assistant, Theresa opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, including having polio at six and undergoing surgery at eleven, which left her with scars and chronic back pain. Seeking solace from Martin, she provocatively expresses a desire for seduction, to which he responds that a teacher-student relationship is morally and legally wrong, yet the two cannot resist each other and share a passionate encounter in his office.
Full summary
The whole story of Looking for Mr. Goodbar, scene by scene
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Box Office
Looking for Mr. Goodbar grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.5M
- US & Canada
- $22.5M
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Awards & Nominations
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1978.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1978 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Tuesday Weld
- Nominated Cinematography
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Golden Globes 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Diane Keaton
Looking for Mr. Goodbar Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome Promo Trailer
- Featurette Larry Karaszewski on LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR
How Well Do You Know Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Looking for Mr. Goodbar
15 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford Mustang and the 1975 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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1975 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role -
1974 Dodge Tradesman Minor role -
1974 Jeep Wagoneer Minor role
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Looking for Mr. Goodbar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Looking for Mr. Goodbar released?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was released on October 19, 1977.
Who directed Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was directed by Richard Brooks.
More films by Richard Brooks Who is in the cast of Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar stars Richard Kiley, William Atherton and Tom Berenger, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Looking for Mr. Goodbar make at the box office?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
How is Looking for Mr. Goodbar rated?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Looking for Mr. Goodbar based on a book?
Yes. Looking for Mr. Goodbar is adapted from Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner.
Was Looking for Mr. Goodbar nominated for any awards?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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