Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 101 minutes. “Consider the Possibilities” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After returning to Los Angeles from a group therapy session, documentary filmmaker Bob Sanders and his wife, Carol, find themselves becoming vigilante couples counselors, offering unsolicited advice to their best friends, Ted and Alice Henderson. Not wanting to be rude, the Hendersons play along, but some latent sexual tension among the four soon comes bubbling to the surface, and long-buried desires don't stay buried for long.
Who’s in it. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice stars Natalie Wood as Carol Sanders, Robert Culp as Bob Sanders, Elliott Gould as Ted Henderson and Dyan Cannon as Alice Henderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M 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 Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)?
- In US, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice 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 Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice worth watching?
- Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice?
- Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice stars Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliott Gould, Dyan Cannon and Horst Ebersberg.
- When was Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice released?
- Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.