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Paternity

1981 · 94 min

A breezy, light romantic comedy that coasts on charm and mild laughs, easy to watch but not especially memorable.

Directed by: David Steinberg
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell

Tagline: He wants YOU to have his baby!
Overview: Buddy Evans 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. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

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Directed by: David Steinberg
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
love
identity
ambition
family
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	1
Horror	0
Humour	6
Realism	7
Romance	6
Tension	3
Darkness	2
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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