A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

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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.

Released: 1974-11-18
Genres: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2h 35m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.7/10 from 579 votes

Directed by John Cassavetes.

Top cast

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
Matthew Labyorteaux as Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel as Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti as Maria Longhetti
George Dunn as Garson Cross
Mario Gallo as Harold Jensen

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Where to watch A Woman Under the Influence

United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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