Last of the Red Hot Lovers

A gentle, talky comedy of awkward seduction attempts that curdles into quiet midlife melancholy, carried by nervous charm and wry embarrassment.

Directed by

Gene Saks

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss

Tagline

Barney wanted women in the worst way. And that's the way he got them.

Overview

A middle aged restaurateur begins to feel the desire to roam and realizes that one day each week, his mother's apartment will be empty all afternoon. He makes several attempts at seduction, only to learn that it is much more complicated and difficult than he could have imagined.

How it feels

Light, melancholic, absurd and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, love, loneliness, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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