The Pumpkin Eater (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1964, The Pumpkin Eater is a drama film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 118 minutes. “A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.
Who’s in it. The Pumpkin Eater stars Anne Bancroft as Jo Armitage, Peter Finch as Jake Armitage, James Mason as Bob Conway and Janine Gray as Beth Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pumpkin Eater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pumpkin Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pumpkin Eater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pumpkin Eater (1964)?
- In US, The Pumpkin Eater is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?
- The Pumpkin Eater holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Pumpkin Eater?
- The Pumpkin Eater stars Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason, Janine Gray and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was The Pumpkin Eater released?
- The Pumpkin Eater was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.