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I Ought to Be in Pictures

Libby Tucker hitchhiked from Brooklyn to take Hollywood by storm. And her father by surprise.

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1982-03-26
1h 48m
English
Released
20th Century Fox

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Grandmother has nothing to say when Libby tells her that she is off to LA to look up Dad, a Hollywood screenwriter. Grandmother has been in a New York cemetery for six years and Dad has been out of Libby's life for 16 of her 19 years. Libby arrives in LA on a Tuesday and phones Dad the one night that Stephanie, who does Jane Fonda's hair, stays over. Stephanie is there the next morning when Libby decides she needs to tell her story face-to-face.

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About I Ought to Be in Pictures

Libby Tucker hitchhiked from Brooklyn to take Hollywood by storm. And her father by surprise.

Grandmother has nothing to say when Libby tells her that she is off to LA to look up Dad, a Hollywood screenwriter. Grandmother has been in a New York cemetery for six years and Dad has been out of Libby's life for 16 of her 19 years. Libby arrives in LA on a Tuesday and phones Dad the one night that Stephanie, who does Jane Fonda's hair, stays over. Stephanie is there the next morning when Libby decides she needs to tell her story face-to-face. Running 108 minutes.

I Ought to Be in Pictures Cast and Characters

The cast features Walter Matthau (as Herbert Tucker), Ann-Margret (as Steffy Blondell), Dinah Manoff (as Libby Tucker), Lance Guest (as Gordon), and Michael Dudikoff (as Boy on bus). Their performances are a major reason I Ought to Be in Pictures has built such a passionate audience.

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I Ought to Be in Pictures flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is I Ought to Be in Pictures?

I Ought to Be in Pictures runs for 108 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

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I Ought to Be in Pictures holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of I Ought to Be in Pictures?

The main cast includes Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Dinah Manoff, and Lance Guest, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is I Ought to Be in Pictures available in Inglés?

Yes — I Ought to Be in Pictures was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

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I Ought to Be in Pictures was released in 1982.

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What is I Ought to Be in Pictures about?

I Ought to Be in Pictures is a Drama/Comedy English-language film. Grandmother has nothing to say when Libby tells her that she is off to LA to look up Dad, a Hollywood screenwriter. Grandmother has been in a New York cemetery for six years and Dad has been out of Libby's life for 16 of her 19 years. Libby arrives in LA on a Tuesday and phones Dad the one night that Stephanie, who does Jane Fonda's hair, stays over. Stephanie is there the next morning when Libby decides she needs to tell her story face-to-face.

When was I Ought to Be in Pictures released?

I Ought to Be in Pictures was released on March 26, 1982. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. The film was produced by 20th Century Fox.

Who stars in I Ought to Be in Pictures?

I Ought to Be in Pictures stars Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Dinah Manoff and Lance Guest. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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