Faces (1968)
Kernel Score: 78% · 215 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 1968-11-24
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch Faces
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, Sun Nxt, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
Faces parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Faces is a PG-13 drama depicting a marriage's collapse through infidelity and drinking.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Centers on adultery and a marriage crisis as a husband and wife each pursue affairs.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Depicts characters drinking heavily during a night out amid the marital breakdown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Marley as Richard Forst
- Gena Rowlands as Jeannie Rapp
- Lynn Carlin as Maria Forst
- Fred Draper as Freddie Draper
- Seymour Cassel as Chet
- Val Avery as Jim McCarthy
- Dorothy Gulliver as Florence
- Joanne Moore Jordan as Louise Draper
- Darlene Conley as Billy Mae
- Gene Darfler as Joe Jackson
Faces FAQ
Is Faces good?
Faces has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 215 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Faces?
In the US you can stream Faces on The Criterion Channel, Sun Nxt and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Faces OK for kids?
Faces is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Faces is a PG-13 drama depicting a marriage's collapse through infidelity and drinking.
What movies are like Faces?
If you liked Faces, try Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Kramer vs. Kramer, Boyhood and Fish Tank.