A Woman Under the Influence
— A woman of today, her world, her passions.
1974
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A Woman Under the Influence
1974
8
69.2K
R
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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.
Countries:
US
Languages:
English, Italian
Content Rating:
R
Runtime:
2hrs 35min
Status:
Released
Release date:
1974-11-18
Release format:
Streaming
— Sep 17, 2012
This film feels like a true reflection of its time, from the family dynamics to the language used throughout. Gena Rowlands delivers a phenomenal performance, portraying a woman trapped by her husband's control in such a believable way. At the same time, her husband is also trapped by the societal expectations placed on him as the man of the household. While this doesn't excuse the way he treated his family which resulted in the situation he put them into, it offers insight into the social norms that shaped both men and women at the time. Even today, I still see traces of these societal stereotypes, especially among the older generations.