Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Kernel Score: 83% · 980 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1988-03-25
Runtime: 88 minutes
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Overview
After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is an R-rated comedy-drama with infidelity, a suicide attempt, and mature relationship themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Involves infidelity and adult relationship drama central to the comedic plot.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Includes a sleeping pill overdose subplot played partly for dark comedy.
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
Cast
- Carmen Maura as Pepa
- Antonio Banderas as Carlos
- Julieta Serrano as Lucía
- María Barranco as Candela
- Rossy de Palma as Marisa
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown FAQ
Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown good?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 980 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown OK for kids?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is an R-rated comedy-drama with infidelity, a suicide attempt, and mature relationship themes.
What movies are like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
If you liked Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, try Bitter Christmas, Miss You Already, Instructions Not Included and Your Fault.