The Pumpkin Eater
“A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!”
Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.
Where to watch The Pumpkin Eater in United States
Can I watch The Pumpkin Eater in United States? Yes — you can stream The Pumpkin Eater in United States on TCM, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Where is The Pumpkin Eater streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | TCM | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 English-language drama film directed by Jack Clayton. The cast is led by Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on TCM.
The Pumpkin Eater was produced by Romulus Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 16, 1964, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Writers
- Harold Pinter
- Release date
- July 16, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Romulus Films
The Pumpkin Eater cast & crew
The Pumpkin Eater was directed by Jack Clayton and written by Harold Pinter.
The cast features Anne Bancroft as Jo Armitage, Peter Finch as Jake Armitage, James Mason as Bob Conway, Janine Gray as Beth Conway, Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. James - Jo's father, and Rosalind Atkinson as Mrs. James - Jo's mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by James Woolf.
Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?
The Pumpkin Eater holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Pumpkin Eater is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pumpkin Eater
In United States, you can stream The Pumpkin Eater on TCM, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Pumpkin Eater
Anne Bancroft
Jo Armitage
Peter Finch
Jake Armitage
James Mason
Bob Conway
Janine Gray
Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnson
Giles
Maggie Smith
Philpot
Anthony Nicholls
Surgeon
Yootha Joyce
Woman at Hairdresser's
John Junkin
Undertaker
The Pumpkin Eater — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pumpkin Eater in United States?
The Pumpkin Eater is streaming on TCM in United States.
▸Is The Pumpkin Eater on TCM?
Yes — The Pumpkin Eater is currently available on TCM in United States.
▸What language is The Pumpkin Eater in?
The Pumpkin Eater is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pumpkin Eater?
The Pumpkin Eater runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Pumpkin Eater rated?
The Pumpkin Eater is rated 12. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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