Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988): Cast & Ratings
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Antonio Banderas, Carmen Maura and Rossy de Palma. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Orion Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown About?
The premise of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her lover abruptly leaves her, Pepa Marcos finds her life thrown into disarray. Seeking answers, she’s drawn into a series of increasingly bizarre events and encounters a collection of unusual people. Among them is Ivan’s son and a group holding her best friend captive. As Pepa struggles to understand what’s happening, she finds herself in the middle of a chaotic and surreal situation.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Cast
Antonio Banderas leads the cast, with Carmen Maura and Rossy de Palma. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Pedro Almodóvar
More from Pedro Almodóvar
More films directed by Pedro Almodóvar, best-rated first: Pain and Glory, All About My Mother, Talk to Her and The Room Next Door.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.3
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Plot Summary
What happens in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 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
Pepa and Iván are talented voice actors working in the dubbing industry, recently lending their voices to the classic film Johnny Guitar, featuring Joan Crawford and Sterling Hayden. However, Pepa’s world is turned upside down when Iván unexpectedly leaves her, plunging her into despair. After a late start caused by her emotional turmoil, Pepa misses an important recording session with Iván, who leaves her a voicemail urging her to pack his belongings for pickup.
Full summary
The whole story of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, scene by scene
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Box Office
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown grossed $7.3 million worldwide. $7.3 million came from the US and Canada and $51,249 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $7.3M
- International
- $51.2K
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Awards & Nominations
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the TIFF 1988, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1990 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language – Agustín Almodóvar
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Oscars 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
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TIFF 1988 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award – Pedro Almodóvar
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
How Well Do You Know Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
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What profession does Pepa Marcos hold?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Femmes au bord de la crise de nerfs” and “신경쇠약 직전의 여자”.
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- Femmes au bord de la crise de nerfs
- 신경쇠약 직전의 여자
- 崩溃边缘的女人
- Sinir Krizinin Eşiğindeki Kadınlar
- Kvinnor på gränsen till nervsammanbrott
- Femei în pragul unei crize de nervi
- Женщины на грани нервного срыва
- Mulheres à Beira de um Ataque de Nervos
- Kobiety na skraju załamania nerwowego
- 神経衰弱ぎりぎりの女たち
- Donne sull'orlo di una crisi di nervi
- Γυναίκες στα πρόθυρα νευρικής κρίσης
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- 신경 쇠약 직전의 여자
- Sievietes uz nervu sabrukuma robežas
- Naisia hermoromahduksen partaalla
- Kvinner på randen av nervøst sammenbrudd
- Frauen am Rande des Nervenzusammenbruchs
- Ženy na pokraji nervového zhroucení
- Asszonyok a teljes idegösszeomlás szélén
- נשים על סף התמוטטות עצבים
- Жінки на межі нервового зриву
- Жене на рубу нервног слома
- 瀕臨崩潰邊緣的女人, ქალები ნერვიული აშლილობის ზღვარზე
- Kvinder på randen af nervøst sammenbrud
- Žene na rubu živčanog sloma
- Naised närvivapustuse äärel
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown released?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was released on November 11, 1988.
Who directed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
More films by Pedro Almodóvar Who is in the cast of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown stars Antonio Banderas, Carmen Maura and Rossy de Palma, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown make at the box office?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown grossed $7.3 million worldwide ($7.3 million domestic, $51,249 international).
How is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown rated?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has 85 on Metacritic.
What awards did Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown win?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown won 1 award from 3 nominations, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 1988.
Does Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have a post-credit scene?
No. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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