The Lonely Woman (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, The Lonely Woman is a drama film directed by Francisco Rovira Beleta, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Teresa hopes that her social climbing ambitions will be fulfilled by her young son, Jacy. When he learns that his mother has started an affair, Jacy leaves home and embarks on a series of short-term liaisons with several women. He ends up by marrying a retarded but incredibly rich woman. His mother's hopes have finally been realised. Meanwhile, Teresa has herself found love and happiness, with a schoolteacher.
Who’s in it. The Lonely Woman stars Gina Lollobrigida as Netty, aka "Tani", the photographer, Danielle Darrieux as Teresa, Jaci's mother, Concha Velasco as África and Susan Hampshire as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Lonely Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lonely Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lonely Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lonely Woman (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lonely Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lonely Woman worth watching?
- The Lonely Woman holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lonely Woman?
- The Lonely Woman stars Gina Lollobrigida, Danielle Darrieux, Concha Velasco, Susan Hampshire and Renaud Verley.
- When was The Lonely Woman released?
- The Lonely Woman was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.