Storyline

After Jenny (Marlo Thomas) ends up pregnant, she leaves home and moves to New York City. There she marries filmmaker Delano (Alan Alda), who wants to avoid being drafted for Vietnam and offers to support her if he can claim the baby as his own. Despite the opposition of her conservative father (Vincent Gardenia) and Delano's ongoing affair with girlfriend Kay (Marian Hailey), the marriage of convenience soon becomes real love as they wait to hear whether Delano will be forced to join the war.

Plot Keywords

filmmaker, pregnant woman, father, girlfriend, salesman, offbeat, somber, drive-in theater, small town, new york city, central park, apartment, vietnam war, marriage, pregnancy, draft, filmmaking, family, love, transformation, 1970s

Short Review

I love the innocent duplicity of Marlo Thomas' Jenny, and think the scene with her parents is truly wry. Alan Alda's character is a bit caustic, but rings true to the times. The story is simple and uncontrived, and I return to this movie periodically for the emotional awakening at the end.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership