Film

Seems Like Old Times

Name: Seems Like Old Times
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1980
Cast: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, Robert Guillaume, Harold Gould

Screwball comedy
Light-hearted

A gleeful 1980 romp where Chevy Chase's wrongly accused writer must hide out with his ex-wife (Goldie Hawn) while her new husband, a straight-arrow politician, entertains cops downstairs. It's lightweight, silly, and built on the chemistry of watching smart people navigate absurd situations. Perfect if you want to laugh without thinking.

TMDb rating

3.2

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