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Rachel, Rachel

Seen it?

1968 | 101 min | Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Notes on a Scandal, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1968: an older pace and style.

Rachel is a 35-year-old school teacher who has no man in her life and lives with her mother. When a man from the big city returns and asks her out, she begins to have to make decisions about her life and where she wants it to go.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 DGA Award. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $780K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Newman

  • Joanne WoodwardRachel Cameron
  • James OlsonNick Kazlik
  • Kate HarringtonMrs. Cameron
  • Estelle ParsonsCalla Mackie
  • Donald MoffatNiall Cameron
  • Terry KiserPreacher
  • Frank CorsaroHector Jonas
  • Bernard BarrowLeighton Siddley
  • Geraldine FitzgeraldRev. Wood
  • Nell NewmanRachel as a child