A Woman Under the Influence_
"A woman of today, her world, her passions."
Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Starring
Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper
Box Office
$12.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
A Woman Under the Influence earned $12.2M worldwide on a $1.0M budget — a 1,120% return on investment.
Year context
A Woman Under the Influence was released 52 years ago in 1974.
A Woman Under the Influence is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 35m.
CAST (20)
Gena Rowlands
Mabel Longhetti
Peter Falk
Nick Longhetti
Fred Draper
George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands
Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes
Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux
Angelo Longhetti
MC
Matthew Cassel
Tony Longhetti
CG
Christina Grisanti
Maria Longhetti
George Dunn
Garson Cross
Mario Gallo
Harold Jensen
ES
Eddie Shaw
Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti
Vito Grimaldi
Charles Horvath
Eddie
JJ
James Joyce
Bowman
John Finnegan
Clancy
Vincent Barbi
Gino
CC
Cliff Carnell
Aldo
Frank Richards
Adolph
Hugh Hurd
Willie Johnson
LW
Leon Wagner
Billy Tidrow
BOX OFFICE
$1.0M
Budget
$12.2M
Revenue
+1120%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
155 min (2h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (548 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$1,000,000
Box Office
$12,200,000
Profit
+$11,200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Woman Under the Influence about?
Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
How long is A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence has a runtime of 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Who stars in A Woman Under the Influence?
The cast of A Woman Under the Influence includes Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes.
How much did A Woman Under the Influence make at the box office?
A Woman Under the Influence earned $12,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,000,000.
What is the rating of A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 548 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance