Grey Gardens (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1976, Grey Gardens is a documentary film directed by Albert Maysles, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, are the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. The women reveal themselves to be misfits with outsized, engaging personalities. Much of the conversation is centered on their pasts, as mother and daughter now rarely leave home.
Who’s in it. Grey Gardens stars Edith Bouvier Beale as Self, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale as Self, Brooks Hyers as Self and Norman Vincent Peale as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Grey Gardens has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $31K 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grey Gardens page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grey Gardens (1976)?
- In US, Grey Gardens 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 Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grey Gardens worth watching?
- Grey Gardens holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grey Gardens?
- Grey Gardens stars Edith Bouvier Beale, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, Brooks Hyers, Norman Vincent Peale and Jack Helmuth.