Interiors
Seen it?1978 | 93 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It collected a shelf of major awards and it earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
When Eve, an interior designer, is deserted by her husband of many years, Arthur, the emotionally glacial relationships of the three grown-up daughters are laid bare. Twisted by jealousy, insecurity and resentment, Renata, a successful writer; Joey, a woman crippled by indecision; and Flyn, a budding actress; struggle to communicate for the sake of their shattered mother. But when their father unexpectedly falls for another woman, his decision to remarry sets in motion a terrible twist of fate…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Foreign Movie Performer. Also nominated for 5 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 86K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Geraldine PageEve
- Kristin GriffithFlyn
- Mary Beth HurtJoey
- Richard JordanFrederick
- Diane KeatonRenata
- E.G. MarshallArthur
- Maureen StapletonPearl
- Sam WaterstonMike
- Missy HopeYoung Joey
- Kerry DuffyYoung Renata