A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

Kernel Score: 88% · 551 ratings

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 1974-11-18

Runtime: 155 minutes

Overview

Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.

Director

John Cassavetes

Cast