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Valley of the Dolls

Seen it?

1967 | 123 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 10 times its budget, but middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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. If you loved Trainspotting or Carlito's Way, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.

Lured by their dreams of fame and fortune, three ambitious young women enter the world of show business and discover how easy it is to sink into a celebrity nightmare of ego, alcohol and pills — the beloved "dolls."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $50 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 302K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Robson

  • Barbara ParkinsAnne Welles
  • Patty DukeNeely O'Hara
  • Sharon TateJennifer North
  • Paul BurkeLyon Burke
  • Lee GrantMiriam Polar
  • Susan HaywardHelen Lawson
  • Martin MilnerMel Anderson
  • Charles DrakeKevin Gillmore
  • Alexander DavionTed Casablanca
  • Naomi StevensMiss Steinberg