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Seen it?1968 | 130 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (85% 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Venice awards: Venice International Film Festival: Best Director, Venice International Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 3 Oscars and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cassavetes
- John MarleyRichard Forst
- Gena RowlandsJeannie Rapp
- Lynn CarlinMaria Forst
- Fred DraperFreddie Draper
- Seymour CasselChet
- Val AveryJim McCarthy
- Dorothy GulliverFlorence
- Joanne Moore JordanLouise Draper
- Darlene ConleyBilly Mae
- Gene DarflerJoe Jackson