Paternity (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Paternity is a 1981 romantic comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo and Lauren Hutton. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $18.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paternity About?
The premise of Paternity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic sports executive longing to be a father makes an unusual agreement with a charming surrogate. Hoping to experience parenthood without a romantic relationship, he finds himself navigating unexpected complications and developing a deeper understanding of family and connection. The arrangement leads to humorous situations and heartfelt discoveries as he confronts his own desires and expectations.
Paternity Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wanting to have a child
- watching tv
- mustached man
- mustached father
- woman
- wanting a baby
- male protagonist
- baby
- wine
- cigarette smoking
- baseball game
- baseball
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- baby name
- falafel stand
- jogging
- scholarship
- wedding
- reverend
- nurse
- heir
- dead fish
- aquarium
- housekeeper
- aspiring musician
- music lesson
- trumpet
- taxi
- circle line cruise boat new york city
- boat
- interview
- telephone call
- nun
- potted plant
- apartment
- butcher
- butcher shop
- central park manhattan new york city
- park
- music school
- music student
- singing
- singing telegram
- restaurant
- fatherhood
- boy
- little boy
- basketball
- trying to get pregnant
- squirrel
- forty something
Where to Watch Paternity
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Paternity Cast
Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Beverly D'Angelo and Lauren Hutton.
Also Starring in Paternity
· 5 morePaternity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paternity 45 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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Paternity Plot Summary
What happens in Paternity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Buddy Evans, Burt Reynolds, manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father and hires a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.
Full summary
The whole story of Paternity, scene by scene
Paternity Box Office
Paternity grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.8M
- US & Canada
- $18.8M
Paternity Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Paternity.
Cars in Paternity
5 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate and the 1973 Dodge Challenger.
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1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate Background role -
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1977 Ford LTD II Background role -
1974 Ford Pinto Background role
Paternity Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Un padre fuera de serie” and “Ich brauche einen Erben”.
- Also known as
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- Un padre fuera de serie
- Ich brauche einen Erben
- Бащинство
- Paternidade
- Paternité
- Отцовство
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Paternity FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Paternity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paternity?
Paternity runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Paternity released?
Paternity was released on October 2, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Paternity?
Paternity stars Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo and Lauren Hutton, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Paternity?
In the US, Paternity is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Paternity make at the box office?
Paternity grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
How is Paternity rated?
Paternity has 45 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Paternity have a post-credit scene?
No. Paternity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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