The Bell Jar
1979, English. Directed by Larry Peerce.
Sometimes just being a woman is an act of courage...
A young woman's summer in New York includes working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, her return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the 1950s, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 20 March 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marjorie Kellogg
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The Bell Jar runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Bell Jar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bell Jar on?
The Bell Jar isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Bell Jar?
The Bell Jar (1979) was directed by Larry Peerce and stars Marilyn Hassett, Julie Harris, Anne Jackson.