The Pumpkin Eater
1964, English. Directed by Jack Clayton.
A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!
Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jack ClaytonDirector
- Anne BancroftJo Armitage
- Peter FinchJake Armitage
- James MasonBob Conway
- Janine GrayBeth Conway
- Cedric HardwickeMr. James - Jo's father
- Rosalind AtkinsonMrs. James - Jo's mother
- Alan WebbMr. Armitage - Jake's father
- Richard JohnsonGiles
- Maggie SmithPhilpot
- Anthony NichollsSurgeon
- Yootha JoyceWoman at Hairdresser's
- John JunkinUndertaker
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
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The Pumpkin Eater: quick answers
Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pumpkin Eater?
The Pumpkin Eater runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Pumpkin Eater have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pumpkin Eater. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pumpkin Eater parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Pumpkin Eater yet.
Which OTT platform is The Pumpkin Eater on?
The Pumpkin Eater isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like The Pumpkin Eater?
If you liked The Pumpkin Eater, try Baby Doll, Primrose Path, One Potato, Two Potato.
Who directed The Pumpkin Eater?
The Pumpkin Eater (1964) was directed by Jack Clayton and stars Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason.