The Pumpkin Eater poster
6.7/10 1964 1h 50m Released
Drama

A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!

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.

Watch Now

Top Cast

Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
Jo Armitage
Peter Finch
Peter Finch
Jake Armitage
James Mason
James Mason
Bob Conway
Janine Gray
Janine Gray
Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
Rosalind Atkinson
Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
Alan Webb
Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Giles
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Philpot
Anthony Nicholls
Anthony Nicholls
Surgeon
Yootha Joyce
Yootha Joyce
Woman at Hairdresser's
John Junkin
John Junkin
Undertaker
John Franklyn-Robbins
John Franklyn-Robbins
Parson
Frank Singuineau
Frank Singuineau
King of Israel
Gerald Sim
Gerald Sim
Man at Party
Faith Kent
Faith Kent
Nanny

Reviews

Nutshell 9/10

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

You May Like

FAQ about The Pumpkin Eater

What is The Pumpkin Eater about?
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.
When was The Pumpkin Eater released?
The Pumpkin Eater was released in 1964.
What genres does The Pumpkin Eater belong to?
The Pumpkin Eater is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Pumpkin Eater?
The cast of The Pumpkin Eater includes Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason, Janine Gray, Cedric Hardwicke.