Petulia_
"People bugged by people will do extraordinary things."
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Starring
Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain
Box Office
$1.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
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Year context
Petulia was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petuli...
Petulia is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Julie Christie
Petulia Danner
George C. Scott
Dr. Archie Bollen
Richard Chamberlain
Dave Danner
Arthur Hill
Barney
Shirley Knight
Polo
Pippa Scott
May
Kathleen Widdoes
Wilma
Richard Dysart
Motel Receptionist
Ruth Kobart
Nun
Roger Bowen
Warren
Joseph Cotten
Mr. Danner
Austin Pendleton
Intern (uncredited)
Ellen Geer
Nun
Howard Hesseman
Hippie (uncredited)
Janis Joplin
Herself (uncredited)
René Auberjonois
Fred Six (uncredited)
Peter Bonerz
Self (uncredited)
Barbara Bosson
Self (uncredited)
KI
Kathryn Ish
Self (uncredited)
JN
Josephine Nichols
Neighbor (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$1.6M
Revenue
STUDIOS (2)
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Petersham Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (47 votes)
Popularity
3
Box Office
$1,600,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Petulia about?
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
How long is Petulia?
Petulia has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Petulia?
The cast of Petulia includes Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill, Shirley Knight.
How much did Petulia make at the box office?
Petulia earned $1,600,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Petulia?
Petulia has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 47 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance