Beyond Therapy

Beyond Therapy

1987 · 93 min · EN · R · 3.8 (24 votes)
Dir. Robert Altman · Starring Julie Hagerty, Jeff Goldblum, Glenda Jackson, Tom Conti, Christopher Guest, Geneviève Page · Music Gabriel Yared

Comic relief for incurable romantics.

Comedy

Manhattanites Bruce and Prudence are each looking for a meaningful romantic relationship and have been encouraged by their psychiatrists to find someone through the personal ads. Their first meeting is disastrous, but they begin to hit it off during their second date. However, Bruce's bisexual, live-in lover does not want to share Bruce and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep him to himself.

VIBE

A frantic, dialogue-heavy romp through 80s Manhattan therapy culture. Expect sharp wit, awkward encounters, and a delightful descent into relationship chaos. It's a fast-paced, neurotic, and ultimately charming exploration of finding love in the city.

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