Montenegro (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Montenegro is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dušan Makavejev, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Marilyn Jordan, an American, lives in Stockholm with her Swedish husband and family. Her behavior is bizarre, perhaps mad: she poisons the dog's milk and advises the dog not to drink it; she sets the sheets afire as her husband sleeps; she crawls under the dining table to sing. While detained at airport customs for carrying pruning shears, she meets a young Yugoslav woman and goes with her to a Gypsy enclave where she's fought over, takes a lover, helps with the sordid entertainment at a bar, and returns home more dangerous than before. The film also tells parallel stories of Marilyn's daughter becoming a junior homemaker as the young immigrant practices her striptease.
Who’s in it. Montenegro stars Susan Anspach as Marilyn Jordan, Erland Josephson as Martin Jordan, Marianna Jacobi as Cookie Jordan and Jamie Marsh as Jimmy Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Montenegro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Montenegro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Montenegro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Montenegro (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Montenegro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Montenegro worth watching?
- Montenegro holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Montenegro?
- Montenegro stars Susan Anspach, Erland Josephson, Marianna Jacobi, Jamie Marsh and John Zacharias.