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DRAMA . 1975 . 1h 42m . 5.9/10

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"Glenda is Hedda"

Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.

Starring Glenda Jackson, Timothy West, Peter Eyre
5.9/10
Rating
1h 42m
Runtime
1975
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Glenda is Hedda

Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.

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Cast
Glenda Jackson stars as Hedda in Hedda.
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Year context
Hedda was released 51 years ago in 1975.
Overview
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her w...
Hedda is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hedda about?
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
How long is Hedda?
Hedda has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Hedda?
The cast of Hedda includes Glenda Jackson, Timothy West, Peter Eyre, Patrick Stewart, Constance Chapman.
What is the rating of Hedda?
Hedda has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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