An Unmarried Woman (1978): Cast, Ratings & Plot
An Unmarried Woman is a 1978 comedy drama directed by Paul Mazursky, starring Michael Murphy, Alan Bates and Jill Clayburgh. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Unmarried Woman About?
The premise of An Unmarried Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sophisticated New Yorker, Erica Benton, experiences a painful upheaval when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Forced to confront the collapse of her seemingly perfect life, she begins a journey of self-discovery and seeks independence. During this challenging time, she finds comfort in a developing romance with a charismatic English artist. Erica must then decide if she’s ready to risk another relationship and embrace a new chapter.
An Unmarried Woman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- marital separation
- divorce
- sex scene
- sex in bed
- voyeur
- female frontal nudity
- mother daughter relationship
- promiscuous woman
- female topless nudity
- husband confesses infidelity to wife
- blue panties
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- white panties
- female protagonist
- panties
- father daughter relationship
- blind date
- family abandonment
- feminist
- women's rights
- midlife crisis
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
- 1970s
- f rated
- jogging
- written by director
- extramarital affair
- reference to bette davis
- reference to katharine hepburn
- reference to jane fonda
- reference to barbra streisand
- stepped in dog poop
- art gallery
- husband
- woman
- painter
- throwing a shoe
- therapy
- therapist
- friendship
- self discovery
- self awareness
- reflection
- dating
- new york city
- lawyer
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- friend
An Unmarried Woman Cast
Michael Murphy leads the cast, with Alan Bates and Jill Clayburgh. Directed by Paul Mazursky; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Mazursky
Also Starring in An Unmarried Woman
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Critics gave An Unmarried Woman 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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An Unmarried Woman Plot Summary
What happens in An Unmarried Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of what appears to be a perfect life, Erica Benton faces turmoil when she discovers that her husband, Martin, a successful businessman, has been engaged in a scandalous affair with a significantly younger woman named Marcia. This shocking revelation sends ripples through their spectacular marriage, ultimately prompting Martin to leave their luxurious Upper East Side residence, leaving Erica to grapple with feelings of profound betrayal.
As she navigates the painful aftermath of her marriage’s collapse, Erica seeks support from her intimate circle of friends, including her daughter, Patti, who plays a crucial role in her emotional recovery. With the help of a therapist, Erica gradually begins to restore her fractured self-esteem and tentatively explores the idea of dating again.
Full summary
The whole story of An Unmarried Woman, scene by scene
An Unmarried Woman Awards & Nominations
An Unmarried Woman was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 10 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1979.
10 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1979 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Paul Mazursky
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Jill Clayburgh
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Paul Mazursky
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Oscars 1979 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Jill Clayburgh
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Paul Mazursky
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DGA Awards 1979 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Paul Mazursky
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BAFTA 1979 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Jill Clayburgh
An Unmarried Woman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of An Unmarried Woman.
How Well Do You Know An Unmarried Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Erica Benton’s husband?
An Unmarried Woman Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Niezamężna kobieta” and “Eine entheiratete Frau”.
- Also known as
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- Niezamężna kobieta
- Eine entheiratete Frau
- Uma Mulher Descasada
- La femme libre
- Una mujer descasada
- Una donna tutta sola
- Незамужняя женщина
- Slobodna žena
- 結婚しない女
- En fri kvinna
- Eronnut nainen
- Erica - en fri kvinne
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- Asszony férj nélkül
- Неомъжена жена
- Yalnız bir kadın
- 婚外情
- 婚变
- 一个不结婚的女人
- 未婚女人
- En fri kvinde
- Une femme libre
- 독신녀 에리카
- 不结婚的女人
- O femeie necăsătorită
- یک زن مجرد
- Rozvedená žena
- Uma Mulher Só
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An Unmarried Woman FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of An Unmarried Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Unmarried Woman?
An Unmarried Woman runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was An Unmarried Woman released?
An Unmarried Woman was released on March 5, 1978.
Who directed An Unmarried Woman?
An Unmarried Woman was directed by Paul Mazursky.
More films by Paul Mazursky Who is in the cast of An Unmarried Woman?
An Unmarried Woman stars Michael Murphy, Alan Bates and Jill Clayburgh, among 10 credited actors.
How is An Unmarried Woman rated?
An Unmarried Woman has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was An Unmarried Woman nominated for any awards?
An Unmarried Woman received 10 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does An Unmarried Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. An Unmarried Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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