Portnoys Beschwerden (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1972, Portnoys Beschwerden is a komödie and drama film directed by Ernest Lehman, running about 101 minutes. “Some book. Some movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
Who’s in it. Portnoys Beschwerden stars Richard Benjamin as Alexander Portnoy, Karen Black as Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey, Lee Grant as Sophie Portnoy and Jack Somack as Jack Portnoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Portnoys Beschwerden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portnoys Beschwerden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portnoys Beschwerden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Portnoys Beschwerden (1972)?
- In USA, Portnoys Beschwerden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Portnoys Beschwerden worth watching?
- Portnoys Beschwerden holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portnoys Beschwerden?
- Portnoys Beschwerden stars Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack and Renée Lippin.
- When was Portnoys Beschwerden released?
- Portnoys Beschwerden was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.