A Woman Under the Influence

About A Woman Under the Influence

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.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel, HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Watch free on Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.69). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by John Cassavetes

Starring Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes

Produced by Faces International Films