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Petulia

1968Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes85%81%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes85%81%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
Lawrence B. Marcus, John Haase
Produced by
Raymond Wagner
Music by
John Barry

Everyone

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Facts

June 10, 1968 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
June 10, 1968
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

The '60s, Cloudcuckoolander, Call-Back +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Petulia?"

Questions about Petulia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Petulia?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Petulia from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Petulia worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Petulia good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Petulia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.