Faces (1968): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Faces is a 1968 drama directed by John Cassavetes, starring Seymour Cassel, Gena Rowlands and Val Avery. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $7,236 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 88 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Faces About?
The premise of Faces without spoilers.
In this poignant drama, two couples grapple with midlife crises and the challenges of love and identity. A man's infidelity sets off a series of events, leading his ex-wife and their new partners to confront the repercussions of seeking passion and a renewed sense of vitality. The film explores themes of desire, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships as they navigate a period of significant change.
Faces Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- marriage
- divorce
- extramarital affair
- independent film
- phonograph
- sleeping pill
- pill
- older woman younger man relationship
- sexism
- attempted suicide
- psychoanalysis
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- love
- happiness
- vomiting
- no music during end credits
- washing dishes
- towel
- theft
- tango
- suburb
- stairway
- singing
- singer
- shower
- shoplifting
- seduction
- screening room
- saving a life
- roommate
- rooftop
- red meat
- recording
- psychiatrist
- prologue
- prayer
- piano
- pianist
- passing out
- mother son relationship
- marital separation
- male nudity
- limerick
- jumping on a bed
- joke
- housewife
- girls night out
- gay stereotype
- flask
- finger in one's mouth
Where to Watch Faces
Stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Faces Cast
Seymour Cassel leads the cast, with Gena Rowlands and Val Avery. Directed by John Cassavetes; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Cassavetes
Faces Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Faces 88 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 88 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Faces Box Office
Faces grossed $7,236 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.2K
- International
- $3.8K
Faces Awards & Nominations
Faces was nominated for 3 Oscars.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1969 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Seymour Cassel
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Lynn Carlin
- Nominated Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
Faces Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Faces.
Cars in Faces
6 cars on screen, including the 1961 Lincoln Continental and the 1954 Cadillac.
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1961 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1954 Cadillac Minor role -
1965 Chevrolet Impala Background role -
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Background role
Faces Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Arcok” and “Gesichter”.
- Also known as
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- Arcok
- Gesichter
- Rostos
- Volti
- 얼굴들
- Rostros
- 面孔
- フェイシズ
- Лица
- Yüzler
- Ansigter
- Πρόσωπα
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- Chipuri
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Faces FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Faces, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Faces?
Faces runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Faces released?
Faces was released on November 24, 1968.
Who directed Faces?
Faces was directed by John Cassavetes.
More films by John Cassavetes Who is in the cast of Faces?
Faces stars Seymour Cassel, Gena Rowlands and Val Avery, among 20 credited actors.
Where can I watch Faces?
In the US, Faces is streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Sun Nxt and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Faces make at the box office?
Faces grossed $7,236 worldwide.
How is Faces rated?
Faces has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 88 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Faces nominated for any awards?
Faces received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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