Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is a drama film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 125 minutes. “New York in the 1920's. The only place to be was the Algonquin, and the only person to know was Dorothy Parker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Who’s in it. Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle stars Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dorothy Parker, Campbell Scott as Robert Benchley, Matthew Broderick as Charles MacArthur and Gwyneth Paltrow as Paula Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)?
- In US, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle worth watching?
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Campbell Scott, Matthew Broderick, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Beals.
- When was Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle released?
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.