Letting Go
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- Drama
- Romance
- TV Movie
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
Letting Go is a 1985 TV movie starring John Ritter and Sharon Gless as two lonely people who meet in group therapy and discover unexpected romance. This comedy-drama blend combines heartfelt emotional moments with screwball humor and sharp satire on 1980s self-help culture. The film aired on May 11, 1985, and remains a charming snapshot of mid-80s television romance.
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John RitterAlex
Sharon GlessKate
Joe CorteseNeil
Kit McDonoughSheila
Peter DvorskyJim- Michael FantiniMax
Max GailDr. Rudnick
Barbara Gordon- Deborah Turnbull
Keith Knight- Rhonda D'Amour
- Richard Hardacre
- Elena Kudaba
Gordon Clapp- Laura Owens
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Letting Go — frequently asked
When did Letting Go premiere?
Letting Go debuted on May 11, 1985 as a made-for-TV movie.
Who stars in Letting Go?
The film stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as an unmarried woman who meet in a group-therapy session.
What is the tone of Letting Go?
While advertised as a romantic drama, the film is actually a screwball comedy with satirical jabs at behavior modification theories, drawing inspiration from 1930s comedies despite its 1980s setting.
Where can I watch Letting Go?
As a 1985 TV movie, availability varies by region and platform; check streaming services, cable on-demand, or home video retailers for current options.
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