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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Seen it?

1970 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 4 times its budget, but 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Dreamgirls or Dolemite Is My Name, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated NC-17: expect sex.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

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How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 170K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Russ Meyer

  • Dolly ReadKelly McNamara
  • Cynthia MyersCasey Anderson
  • Marcia McBroomPetronella Danforth
  • John LazarRonnie Z-Man Barzell
  • Michael BlodgettLance Rocke
  • David GurianHarris Allsworth
  • Edy WilliamsAshley St. Ivens
  • Erica GavinRoxanne
  • Phyllis DavisSusan Lake
  • Harrison PageEmerson Thome