A Woman Under the Influence
“A woman of today, her world, her passions.”
Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About A Woman Under the Influence
A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 English-language drama and romance film directed by John Cassavetes. The cast is led by Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
A Woman Under the Influence was produced by Faces International Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 1974, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writers
- John Cassavetes
- Release date
- November 18, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Faces International Films
A Woman Under the Influence cast & crew
A Woman Under the Influence was directed by John Cassavetes and written by John Cassavetes.
The cast features Gena Rowlands as Mabel Longhetti, Peter Falk as Nick Longhetti, Fred Draper as George Mortensen, Lady Rowlands as Martha Mortensen, Katherine Cassavetes as Margaret Longhetti, and Matthew Labyorteaux as Angelo Longhetti.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bo Harwood, cinematography is by Al Ruban, and it was produced by Sam Shaw.
Is A Woman Under the Influence worth watching?
A Woman Under the Influence holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 560 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and romance, A Woman Under the Influence is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Woman Under the Influence
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Cast of A Woman Under the Influence
Gena Rowlands
Mabel Longhetti
Peter Falk
Nick Longhetti
Fred Draper
George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands
Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes
Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux
Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel
Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti
Maria Longhetti
George Dunn
Garson Cross
Mario Gallo
Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw
Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti
Vito Grimaldi
A Woman Under the Influence — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Woman Under the Influence in United States?
A Woman Under the Influence is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is A Woman Under the Influence on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — A Woman Under the Influence is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Woman Under the Influence in?
A Woman Under the Influence is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is A Woman Under the Influence rated?
A Woman Under the Influence is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 560 ratings.
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