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Early Struggles

9.019761h MovieDramaTV Movie

Kevin's wife walked out and left him holding the baby – no sleep, dirty nappies, and a career in pop music at risk. And ahead lies a visit to the clinic. Will Kevin succeed as a mother?

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterPeter Prince
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

PNPaul Nicholas
Paul Nicholas
Kevin
TCTom Conti
Tom Conti
Barron
ABAmanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie
Joyce
HMHilary Mason
Hilary Mason
Mum
ED
Eddie Davies
Dad
GSGwyneth Strong
Gwyneth Strong
Carol
SRStephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Chas
CCCharlotte Cornwell
Charlotte Cornwell
Doctor
HFHugh Fraser
Hugh Fraser
Musician
JS
Jessica Swift
Musician's girlfriend

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Early Struggles hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 18, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.