A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

Overview

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.

English
🎭Drama
❤Romance

Released

18th November 1974

51 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 35 minutes

Finishes at 9:17pm

Budget

$1,000,000 ($7,040,100 today)

Revenue $12,200,000

Directed by

John Cassavetes

Written by

John Cassavetes

Ratings and awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 7 nominations total

8/10
88%
88%
77%
84%

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A Woman Under the Influence

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