Faces (1968)
Overview
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
Where to watch Faces
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Sun Nxt | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Sun Nxt | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| Ireland | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| New Zealand | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| India | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| South Africa | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Sun Nxt | — | — |
| Germany | Sun Nxt | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Faces in 109 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Faces about?
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation. Faces is a Drama movie, released on 1968-11-24, runtime 130 minutes.
Is Faces worth watching?
TMDB users rate Faces 7.1 out of 10 from 227 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Faces?
In the United States, Faces streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Sun Nxt and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Cassavetes
Cast
- John Marley as Richard Forst
- Gena Rowlands as Jeannie Rapp
- Lynn Carlin as Maria Forst
- Fred Draper as Freddie Draper
- Seymour Cassel as Chet
- Val Avery as Jim McCarthy
- Dorothy Gulliver as Florence
- Joanne Moore Jordan as Louise Draper
- Darlene Conley as Billy Mae
- Gene Darfler as Joe Jackson
- Elizabeth Deering as Stella
- George Dunn as Comedian (as George Dunne)
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Sources
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