Five Easy Pieces (1970)
Kernel Score: 80% · 577 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1970-09-12
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Five Easy Pieces
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.
Five Easy Pieces parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Five Easy Pieces is an R-rated drama about a drifting pianist who spends his days drinking and womanizing before confronting his past.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Described as involving womanizing and casual relationships without commitment.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The protagonist's lifestyle explicitly includes regular drinking as part of his aimless existence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bob Rafelson
Cast
- Jack Nicholson as Robert Eroica Dupea
- Karen Black as Rayette Dipesto
- Susan Anspach as Catherine Van Oost
- Lois Smith as Partita Dupea
- Ralph Waite as Carl Fidelio Dupea
- Billy Green Bush as Elton
- Irene Dailey as Samia Glavia
- Toni Basil as Terry Grouse
- Lorna Thayer as Waitress
- Richard Stahl as Recording Engineer
Five Easy Pieces FAQ
Is Five Easy Pieces good?
Five Easy Pieces has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 577 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Five Easy Pieces?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Five Easy Pieces OK for kids?
Five Easy Pieces is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Five Easy Pieces is an R-rated drama about a drifting pianist who spends his days drinking and womanizing before confronting his past.
What movies are like Five Easy Pieces?
If you liked Five Easy Pieces, try Scarecrow, Easy Rider, The Second Mother and Thelma & Louise.