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DRAMA . 1986 . 1h 35m . 4.9/10

Between Two Women_

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?

Starring Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Colleen Dewhurst, Michael Nouri

4.9/10

Rating

1h 35m

Runtime

1986

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

Between Two Women poster

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?

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Cast

Farrah Fawcett-Majors stars as Val Petherton in Between Two Women.

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Year context

Between Two Women was released 40 years ago in 1986.

Overview

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy wi...

Between Two Women is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (19)

Farrah Fawcett-Majors

Farrah Fawcett-Majors

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Barbara Petherton

Michael Nouri

Harry Petherton

Bridgette Andersen

Bridgette Andersen

Danny Corkill

Sandy Petherton

Steven Hill

Teddy Petherton

Terry O'Quinn

KD

Kenneth Danziger

Charles

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Jayne Atkinson

LS

Lora Staley

AA

Angelica Andersen

Young Kate

Fran Bennett

AB

Alexandra Borrie

Brandon Call

Jeffrey Lampert

Jeffrey Lampert

Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot

Cynthia Lea Clark

Cynthia Lea Clark

ICU Nurse (uncredited)

FD

Freddie Dawson

DETAILS

Release

March 10, 1986

Status

Released

Runtime

95 min (1h 35m)

Country

United States

Rating

4.9/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Between Two Women about?

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?

How long is Between Two Women?

Between Two Women has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Who stars in Between Two Women?

The cast of Between Two Women includes Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Colleen Dewhurst, Michael Nouri, Bridgette Andersen, Danny Corkill.

What is the rating of Between Two Women?

Between Two Women has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama TV Movie