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An Unmarried Woman

Seen it?

1978 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 25 times its budget. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $63 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 86K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Mazursky

  • Jill ClayburghErica Benton
  • Alan BatesSaul Kaplan
  • Michael MurphyMartin Benton
  • Cliff GormanCharlie
  • Kelly BishopElaine Liebowitz
  • Lisa LucasPatti Benton
  • Linda MillerJeannette Lewin
  • Patricia QuinnSue Miller
  • Andrew DuncanBob
  • Daniel SeltzerDr. Arthur Jacobs