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A Woman Under the Influence

1974·Movie
2h 35min·R
84
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Raw Psychological DramaIntense Character StudyUnflinching RealismFamily BreakdownMental Health FocusTour-de-Force ActingEmotionally DevastatingIndependent Cinema LandmarkSocial Observation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Woman Under the Influence legally?

A Woman Under the Influence is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Woman Under the Influence worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Woman Under the Influence rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Woman Under the Influence?

2 h 35 min

A Woman Under the Influence runs 2 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Woman Under the Influence?

Critics88
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see A Woman Under the Influence much the same way.

Was A Woman Under the Influence a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$12 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 12.2 times its budget.

What language is A Woman Under the Influence in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Woman Under the Influence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Woman Under the Influence in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Woman Under the Influence use?

Time SkipEstablishing Character MomentNO INDOOR VOICESelf-HarmNo EndingAwful Wedded LifeMy Beloved SmotherReally Gets AroundAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherThe ShrinkJerkassI'll Kill You!and 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for A Woman Under the Influence, including Time Skip, Establishing Character Moment, NO INDOOR VOICE.