The Anniversary
Seen it?1968 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
Mrs Taggart always celebrates her anniversary with her grown sons. It’s a tradition practised since the death of her husband and she is determined for it to continue. None of her three sons have dared to cross their ruthless domineering mother but this anniversary they intend to try. With cruel and brutal twists, the family get-together becomes a social nightmare beyond endurance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
- Bette DavisMrs. Taggart
- Sheila HancockKaren Taggart
- Jack HedleyTerry Taggart
- James CossinsHenry Taggart
- Christian RobertsTom Taggart
- Elaine TaylorShirley Blair
- Timothy BatesonMr. Bird
- Sally-Jane SpencerFlorist
- Arnold DiamondHeadwaiter
- Albert ShepherdConstruction Worker