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1964•110 min•Drama

The Pumpkin Eater

Is The Pumpkin Eater a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching? With a rating of 6.6/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Pumpkin Eater Synopsis

Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.

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Top Cast

Anne Bancroft
Anne BancroftJo Armitage
Peter Finch
Peter FinchJake Armitage
James Mason
James MasonBob Conway
Janine Gray
Janine GrayBeth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
Cedric HardwickeMr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
Rosalind AtkinsonMrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
Alan WebbMr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnson
Richard JohnsonGiles
Maggie Smith
Maggie SmithPhilpot
Anthony Nicholls
Anthony NichollsSurgeon

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Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?

The Pumpkin Eater has received mixed reviews with a 6.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The Pumpkin Eater hit or flop?

The Pumpkin Eater has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Pumpkin Eater?

The Pumpkin Eater is a Drama movie that Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physi...

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Critic Reviews

NutshellJul 17, 2019
★ 9

First rate in every respect: plot, script, B&W cinematography, editing, music… but the real icing on the cake would be the performances of Bancroft and Finch, which I suspect are the best of their careers