An Unmarried Woman
1978, English. Directed by Paul Mazursky.
She laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is… an unmarried woman.
A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch An Unmarried Woman
An Unmarried Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 May 1978.
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Cast & crew
- Paul MazurskyDirector
- Jill ClayburghErica Benton
- Alan BatesSaul Kaplan
- Michael MurphyMartin Benton
- Cliff GormanCharlie
- Kelly BishopElaine Liebowitz
- Lisa LucasPatti Benton
- Linda MillerJeannette Lewin
- Patricia QuinnSue Miller
- Andrew DuncanBob
- Daniel SeltzerDr. Arthur Jacobs
- Matthew ArkinPhil
- Penelope RussianoffDr. Tanya Berkel
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Mazursky
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $24M
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An Unmarried Woman: quick answers
Is An Unmarried Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Unmarried Woman?
An Unmarried Woman runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does An Unmarried Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Unmarried Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Unmarried Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Unmarried Woman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An Unmarried Woman on?
An Unmarried Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 May 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Unmarried Woman?
If you liked An Unmarried Woman, try Sex and the City, Friends with Kids, Carnal Knowledge.
Who directed An Unmarried Woman?
An Unmarried Woman (1978) was directed by Paul Mazursky and stars Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy.