Between Two Women (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Between Two Women is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jon Avnet, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?
Who’s in it. Between Two Women stars Farrah Fawcett as Val Petherton, Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton, Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton and Bridgette Andersen as Kate Petherton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Between Two Women has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Between Two Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Between Two Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Between Two Women (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Between Two Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Between Two Women worth watching?
- Between Two Women holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Between Two Women?
- Between Two Women stars Farrah Fawcett, Colleen Dewhurst, Michael Nouri, Bridgette Andersen and Danny Corkill.
- When was Between Two Women released?
- Between Two Women was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.