Diary of a Mad Housewife
1970, English. Directed by Frank Perry.
It can happen to any married woman anywhere, anytime...it happened to Tina.
Tina Balser is a bored New York housewife-mother married to Jonathan, a pompous, social-climbing lawyer who ridicules her in front of their children, criticizing everything she does or wears. She begins an affair with George Prager, a dashing, successful, and blatantly sadistic writer.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Diary of a Mad Housewife
Diary of a Mad Housewife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank PerryDirector
- Carrie SnodgressTina Balser
- Richard BenjaminJonathan Balser
- Frank LangellaGeorge Prager
- Lorraine CullenSylvie Balser
- Frannie MichelLiz Balser
- Lee AddomsMrs. Prinz
- Peter DohanosSamuel Keefer
- Katherine MeskillCharlotte Rady
- Leonard ElliottM. Henri
- ValmaMargo
- Hilda HaynesLottie
- Donald SymingtonPediatrician
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eleanor Perry
- Box office
- $6.1M
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Diary of a Mad Housewife: quick answers
Is Diary of a Mad Housewife worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Diary of a Mad Housewife?
Diary of a Mad Housewife runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Diary of a Mad Housewife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Diary of a Mad Housewife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Diary of a Mad Housewife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Diary of a Mad Housewife is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Diary of a Mad Housewife on?
Diary of a Mad Housewife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Diary of a Mad Housewife?
If you liked Diary of a Mad Housewife, try The Daytrippers, Friendship, On the Rocks.
Who directed Diary of a Mad Housewife?
Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) was directed by Frank Perry and stars Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, Frank Langella.