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An Unmarried Woman

1978 · 2h 4m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)

She laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is… an unmarried woman.

A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.

Written & directed by
Paul Mazursky
Starring
Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman
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6.4Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Canada.

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