The Pumpkin Eater
1964 · Movie · Approved · 110 min · ★ 6.7 · 72% critics
A mother of many children leaves one marriage for a charismatic, successful writer, hoping for lasting happiness. As family pressures, infidelity, and emotional strain build, their intense bond slowly gives way to a painful portrait of a troubled relationship.
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Details
- Years
- 1964
- Release date
- 1964-07-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (53 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to intense, adult relationship dramas with a chilly 1960s mood, especially if you liked The Whisperers or Room at the Top; Not for you if you want warmth, momentum, or uplifting characters.
Pros: powerful lead performances; rich period atmosphere; thoughtful marriage drama | Cons: bleak mood; slow pacing; uneven focus
Themes
- marriage
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1965 · nominated
Cast & crew
Anne Bancroft
as Jo Armitage
Peter Finch
as Jake Armitage
James Mason
as Bob Conway
Janine Gray
as Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
as Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
as Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnson
as Giles
Maggie Smith
as Philpot
Anthony Nicholls
as Surgeon
Directed by Jack Clayton