The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1976, The Eccentricities of a Nightingale is a drama film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the Williams play "Summer and Smoke," which uses the same characters and setting but in dramatically different ways.
Who’s in it. The Eccentricities of a Nightingale stars Blythe Danner as Alma Winemiller, Frank Langella as John Buchanan, Louise Latham as Mrs. Winemiller and Neva Patterson as Mrs. Buchanan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Eccentricities of a Nightingale has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eccentricities of a Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eccentricities of a Nightingale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eccentricities of a Nightingale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eccentricities of a Nightingale worth watching?
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eccentricities of a Nightingale?
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale stars Blythe Danner, Frank Langella, Louise Latham, Neva Patterson and Carl Weintraub.
- When was The Eccentricities of a Nightingale released?
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.