A Woman Under the Influence (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1974, A Woman Under the Influence is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 155 minutes. “A powerful, emotional look at love, marriage, compromise and life. So much truth and honesty in one motion picture will leave you emotionally exhausted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Who’s in it. A Woman Under the Influence stars Peter Falk as Nick Longhetti, Gena Rowlands as Mabel Longhetti, Fred Draper as George Mortensen and Lady Rowlands as Martha Mortensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, A Woman Under the Influence has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and 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 A Woman Under the Influence page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Woman Under the Influence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Woman Under the Influence (1974)?
- In US, A Woman Under the Influence is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 A Woman Under the Influence worth watching?
- A Woman Under the Influence holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Woman Under the Influence?
- A Woman Under the Influence stars Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands and Katherine Cassavetes.
- When was A Woman Under the Influence released?
- A Woman Under the Influence was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.