Coming Apart (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1969, Coming Apart is a drama film directed by Milton Moses Ginsberg, running about 110 minutes. “Women Love It!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist secretly films his female patients as an experiment; he pushes both him and his customers in ways that induce his own mental breakdown.
Who’s in it. Coming Apart stars Rip Torn as Joe, Sally Kirkland as Joann, Robert Blankshine as Sarabell and Phoebe Dorin as Karen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Coming Apart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Apart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Apart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Apart (1969)?
- In US, Coming Apart is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coming Apart worth watching?
- Coming Apart holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Apart?
- Coming Apart stars Rip Torn, Sally Kirkland, Robert Blankshine, Phoebe Dorin and Darlene Cotton.
- When was Coming Apart released?
- Coming Apart was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
