The Cracker Factory (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1979, The Cracker Factory is a drama and tv movie film directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, running about 100 minutes. “The only way to stop feeling trapped was to stop feeling at all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drama depicting the problems of a suburban housewife suffering from fits of depression and alcoholism, and her stay in a psychiatric center after a feeble suicide attempt.
Who’s in it. The Cracker Factory stars Natalie Wood as Cassie Barrett, Perry King as Dr. Edwin Alexander, Peter Haskell as Charlie Barrett and Shelley Long as Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The Cracker Factory sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cracker Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cracker Factory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cracker Factory (1979)?
- In US, The Cracker Factory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cracker Factory worth watching?
- The Cracker Factory holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cracker Factory?
- The Cracker Factory stars Natalie Wood, Perry King, Peter Haskell, Shelley Long and Vivian Blaine.