

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
“New York in the 1920's. The only place to be was the Algonquin, and the only person to know was Dorothy Parker.”
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Where to watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle in United States
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Where is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is a 1994 English-language drama film directed by Alan Rudolph. The cast is led by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Campbell Scott, Matthew Broderick. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was produced by Fine Line Features and Miramax and made in United States of America. It was released on September 7, 1994, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Writers
- Randy Sue Coburn, Alan Rudolph
- Release date
- September 7, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fine Line Features, Miramax
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle cast & crew
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was directed by Alan Rudolph and written by Randy Sue Coburn and Alan Rudolph.
The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dorothy Parker, Campbell Scott as Robert Benchley, Matthew Broderick as Charles MacArthur, Peter Gallagher as Alan Campbell, Jennifer Beals as Gertrude Benchley, and Andrew McCarthy as Eddie Parker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Jan Kiesser, and it was produced by Scott Bushnell and Ira Deutchman.
Is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle worth watching?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 57 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
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Cast of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Dorothy Parker

Campbell Scott
Robert Benchley

Matthew Broderick
Charles MacArthur

Peter Gallagher
Alan Campbell

Jennifer Beals
Gertrude Benchley

Andrew McCarthy
Eddie Parker

Wallace Shawn
Horatio Byrd

Martha Plimpton
Jane Grant

Sam Robards
Harold Ross

Lili Taylor
Edna Ferber

James Le Gros
Deems Taylor

Gwyneth Paltrow
Paula Hunt
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle in United States?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle in?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle rated?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 57 ratings.











