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Back When We Were Grownups

"Once upon a time, there was a woman who discovered that she had turned into the wrong person."

A 53-year-old widow believes she's turned into the wrong person in this bittersweet tale based on Anne Tyler's best-seller. Beck's (Blythe Danner) plate is full: She runs a catering business and cares for her large family, but feels lost inside. Determined to find herself, Beck embarks on a journey, starting with her ex-beau (Peter Fonda) and ending with an unexpected soul mate. Jack Palance, Peter Riegert, Faye Dunaway and Ione Skye also star.

Top Cast

  • Blythe Danner

    Blythe Danner

    Rebecca Holmes Davitch

  • Faye Dunaway

    Faye Dunaway

    Tina

  • Peter Fonda

    Peter Fonda

    Dr. Will Allenby

  • Jack Palance

    Jack Palance

    Paul 'Poppy' Davitch

  • Ione Skye

    Ione Skye

    Minerva "Min" Foo

  • Amanda MacDonald

    Amanda MacDonald

    Beatrice

  • Allison Scagliotti

    Allison Scagliotti

    Emmy

  • Peter Riegert

    Peter Riegert

    Zeb

  • Betsy Brandt

    Betsy Brandt

    Nono

Overview

A 53-year-old widow believes she's turned into the wrong person in this bittersweet tale based on Anne Tyler's best-seller. Beck's (Blythe Danner) plate is full: She runs a catering business and cares for her large family, but feels lost inside. Determined to find herself, Beck embarks on a journey, starting with her ex-beau (Peter Fonda) and ending with an unexpected soul mate. Jack Palance, Peter Riegert, Faye Dunaway and Ione Skye also star.

Rating

4.8 / 10
9 Reviews
1 Popular

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