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The Serial (1980)

The Serial (1980)
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There are no cliff-hanging moments in Serial, but there's plenty of laughs in this trenchant comedy comment on 1970s lifestyles. Martin Mull plays the father of a Marin County family that succumbs to every silly fad coming down the pike. Mull tries to distance himself from his family's idiocies, but it's always the man who pays the piper. The film, based on a collection of newspaper essays by Cyra McFadden, is neatly tied up with a Capraesque ending allowing Mull to finally prevail. Some of the best moments involves Mull's tiltings with his trend-happy neighbor Bill Macy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Martin Mull, Tuesday Weld, (more)
Director(s):
Bill Persky
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Serial

There are no cliff-hanging moments in Serial, but there's plenty of laughs in this trenchant comedy comment on 1970s lifestyles. Martin Mull plays the father of a Marin County family that succumbs to every silly fad coming down the pike. Mull tries to distance himself from his family's idiocies, but it's always the man who pays the piper. The film, based on a collection of newspaper essays by Cyra McFadden, is neatly tied up with a Capraesque ending allowing Mull to finally prevail. Some of the best moments involves Mull's tiltings with his trend-happy neighbor Bill Macy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
Bill Persky
Writer(s):
Michael Elias, Rich Eustis
Producer(s):
Sidney Beckerman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    John-Marc C.

    Absolutely fantastic!! I grew up in the Bay Area inthe 80's and it's spot on. Loved it. jpclark

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    Charles M.

    This is a "fun" movie. If you are looking for anything "deep" forget it. "New ageism" cults, free love (aka sex), drugs, gay motorcycle gangs, psycho babble and EST (Erhard Seminars Training) are among the many things this movie pokes fun at. Harvey (Martin Mull) and Sam (Bill Macy) at times seem to be the only sane people in this insane society. If you are easily offended don't watch this movie. If not prepare for a fun time.

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    Paul S.

    What I loved about this movie is how it sends up all the crazy fads and stupid things we do. What makes it especially poignant is that while this movie addresses the fads of the 60's, and 70's, you could easily do a remake today. Man, why can't I find this movie anywhere anymore?

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