Petulia
“People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.”
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Where to watch Petulia in United States
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Where is Petulia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store |
About Petulia
Petulia is a 1968 English-language drama and romance film directed by Richard Lester. The cast is led by Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Petulia was produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts and Petersham Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 10, 1968, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Writers
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- Release date
- June 10, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures
Petulia cast & crew
Petulia was directed by Richard Lester and written by Lawrence B. Marcus.
The cast features Julie Christie as Petulia Danner, George C. Scott as Dr. Archie Bollen, Richard Chamberlain as Dave Danner, Arthur Hill as Barney, Shirley Knight as Polo, and Pippa Scott as May.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Nicolas Roeg, and it was produced by Raymond Wagner and Don Devlin.
Is Petulia worth watching?
Petulia holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Petulia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Petulia
Petulia isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Petulia
Julie Christie
Petulia Danner
George C. Scott
Dr. Archie Bollen
Richard Chamberlain
Dave Danner
Arthur Hill
Barney
Shirley Knight
Polo
Pippa Scott
May
Kathleen Widdoes
Wilma
Richard Dysart
Motel Receptionist
Ruth Kobart
Nun
Roger Bowen
Warren
Joseph Cotten
Mr. Danner
Austin Pendleton
Intern (uncredited)
Petulia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Petulia in United States?
Petulia 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 Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Petulia in?
Petulia is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Petulia?
Petulia runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Petulia rated?
Petulia is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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