One Is a Lonely Number
1972, English. Directed by Mel Stuart.
"When your husband walks out, there are three things you gotta do... get a job, get a lawyer, and get a man."
A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her husband will come back to her.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Mel StuartDirector
- Trish Van DevereAmy Brower
- Monte MarkhamHoward Carpenter
- Janet LeighGert Meredith
- Melvyn DouglasJoseph Provo
- Jane ElliotMadge Frazier
- Jonathan GoldsmithSherman Cooke
- Mark BramhallMorgue Attendant
- Paul JenkinsJames Brower
- Scott BeachFrawley King
- Henry LeffArnold Holzgang
- Dudley KnightKing Lear
- Maurice ArgentPool Manager
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Seltzer
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One Is a Lonely Number: quick answers
Is One Is a Lonely Number worth watching?
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How long is One Is a Lonely Number?
One Is a Lonely Number runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does One Is a Lonely Number have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Is a Lonely Number. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Is a Lonely Number parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Is a Lonely Number is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is One Is a Lonely Number on?
One Is a Lonely Number isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Is a Lonely Number?
If you liked One Is a Lonely Number, try The Pumpkin Eater, Sky, Omaha.
Who directed One Is a Lonely Number?
One Is a Lonely Number (1972) was directed by Mel Stuart and stars Trish Van Devere, Monte Markham, Janet Leigh.