Petulia (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1968, Petulia is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Lester, running about 105 minutes. “People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.
Who’s in it. Petulia stars Julie Christie as Petulia Danner, George C. Scott as Dr. Archie Bollen, Richard Chamberlain as Dave Danner and Arthur Hill as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Petulia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Petulia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Petulia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Petulia (1968)?
- In US, Petulia is available to 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 Petulia worth watching?
- Petulia holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Petulia?
- Petulia stars Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill and Shirley Knight.
- When was Petulia released?
- Petulia was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.