What is Husbands?
Husbands is a 1970 comedy and drama directed by John Cassavetes, who also stars alongside Ben Gazzara and Peter Falk as a trio of nominally happy professional men with families in suburban New York. Following the sudden death of a common friend, the three men reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together to seek pleasure and freedom, though their mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom is short-li
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Dec 8, 1970
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Husbands is a 1970 comedy and drama directed by John Cassavetes, who also stars alongside Ben Gazzara and Peter Falk as a trio of nominally happy professional men with families in suburban New York. Following the sudden death of a common friend, the three men reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together to seek pleasure and freedom, though their mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom is short-lived.
The film runs for two hours and eleven minutes and is available to rent or buy, as well as through the Criterion Collection. It captures a distinct tone exploring life, death, and freedom while showcasing the early collaborations between Cassavetes, Gazzara, and Falk.
Should you watch it?
“A friend's sudden death prompts three married men to reconsider their lives and flee the country.”
- Features performances by Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, and John Cassavetes.
- Explores the heavy emotional impact of a common friend's sudden death.
- Examines the complex reality of men leaving their families to seek freedom.
- Features long passages that some reviewers find sound improvised in a difficult way.
Watch it if you are interested in a drama about three married men examining their lives after a sudden death.
The film combines comedy and drama elements to explore life, death, and freedom over a runtime of two hours and eleven minutes.
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Where can I stream or watch Husbands?
Husbands is available to rent or buy, and is also offered through the Criterion Collection.
Is Husbands worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in the directorial work of John Cassavetes and performances by Ben Gazzara and Peter Falk exploring life, death, and freedom.
What is the runtime of Husbands?
The film has a runtime of two hours and eleven minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch for Husbands?
Husbands is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.