Portrait of a White Marriage
1988, English. Directed by Harry Shearer.
Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent to give his erratic career a fresh start by shooting a special. While the residents are only concerned with taking advantage of his celebrity status, Mull falls for former subject and number one fan Joyce Harrison, who's still very much devoted to her husband Hal.
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- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Harry ShearerDirector
- Martin MullMartin Mull
- Mary Kay PlaceJoyce Harrison
- Fred WillardHal Harrison
- Christian JacobsTommy Harrison
- Amy LynneDebbie Harrison
- Stephen LeeFrenchy Kandinsky
- Jeff DoucetteDarryl Spencer
- Conchata FerrellMrs. Sturgeon
- Jack RileyRoy Bloomer
- Michael McKeanReverend Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock
- Marianne MuellerleileRoxanne
- Julie PayneMrs. Prufrock
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martin Mull, Allen Rucker
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Portrait of a White Marriage: quick answers
What should I watch before Portrait of a White Marriage?
Watch The History of White People in America (1985) and The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986) first.
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How long is Portrait of a White Marriage?
Portrait of a White Marriage runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Portrait of a White Marriage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 1988. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Portrait of a White Marriage?
If you liked Portrait of a White Marriage, try Clear History, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City.
Who directed Portrait of a White Marriage?
Portrait of a White Marriage (1988) was directed by Harry Shearer and stars Martin Mull, Mary Kay Place, Fred Willard.