Cactus Flower
1969, English. Directed by Gene Saks.
The prickly stage success that convulsed audiences around the world... with all its barbed wit and the sharpest comedy cast of the year!
A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Gene SaksDirector
- Walter MatthauDr. Julian Winston
- Ingrid BergmanStephanie Dickinson
- Goldie HawnToni Simmons
- Jack WestonHarvey Greenfield
- Rick LenzIgor Sullivan
- Vito ScottiSeñor Arturo Sanchez
- Irene HerveyMrs. Durant
- Eve BruceGeorgia
- Irwin CharoneMr. Shirley - Record Store Manager
- Matthew SaksMiss Dickinson's Nephew
- Linda BurtonWaitress (uncredited)
- Hy ChaseFirst Waiter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- I. A. L. Diamond
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $26M
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News & fan talk
What Cactus Flower is based on
Cactus Flower is based on Cactus Flower by Jean-Pierre Grédy and Pierre Barillet.
Cactus Flower
By Jean-Pierre Grédy and Pierre Barillet
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cactus Flower: quick answers
Is Cactus Flower worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Cactus Flower have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cactus Flower. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cactus Flower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cactus Flower is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cactus Flower on?
Cactus Flower isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cactus Flower?
If you liked Cactus Flower, try Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, The Disorderly Orderly, Love Is in the Air.
Who directed Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower (1969) was directed by Gene Saks and stars Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn.
What is Cactus Flower based on?
Cactus Flower is based on Cactus Flower by Jean-Pierre Grédy and Pierre Barillet.