Cactus Flower (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1969, Cactus Flower is a comedy and romance film directed by Gene Saks, running about 103 minutes. “The prickly stage success that convulsed audiences around the world... with all its barbed wit and the sharpest comedy cast of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Distraught when her middle-aged lover breaks a date with her, 21-year-old Toni Simmons attempts suicide. Impressed by her action, her lover, dentist Julian Winston reconsiders marrying Toni, but he worries about her insistence on honesty. Having fabricated a wife and three children, Julian readily accepts when his devoted nurse, Stephanie, who has secretly loved Julian for years, offers to act as his wife and demand a divorce.
Who’s in it. Cactus Flower stars Walter Matthau as Dr. Julian Winston, Ingrid Bergman as Stephanie Dickinson, Goldie Hawn as Toni Simmons and Jack Weston as Harvey Greenfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Cactus Flower has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Cactus Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cactus Flower tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cactus Flower (1969)?
- In US, Cactus Flower is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Cactus Flower worth watching?
- Cactus Flower holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cactus Flower?
- Cactus Flower stars Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston and Rick Lenz.
- When was Cactus Flower released?
- Cactus Flower was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.