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The Pumpkin Eater

1964Movie1 h 50 min

69

GoodGoodWatch score

69

GoodGoodWatch score

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Summary

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.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by: Jack Clayton
Written by: Harold Pinter, Penelope Mortimer
Produced by: James Woolf
Music by: Georges Delerue

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July 16, 1964 · 1 h 50 min · Sexual Content

Released: July 16, 1964
Runtime: 1 h 50 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 33 countries

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Where can I stream The Pumpkin Eater?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Pumpkin Eater from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?

69

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%).

Is The Pumpkin Eater plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Pumpkin Eater good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.