Husbands (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Husbands is a comedy and drama film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 131 minutes. “A comedy about life, death and freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
Who’s in it. Husbands stars Ben Gazzara as Harry, Peter Falk as Archie Black, John Cassavetes as Gus Demetri and Jenny Runacre as Mary Tynan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Husbands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Husbands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Husbands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Husbands (1970)?
- In US, Husbands is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Husbands worth watching?
- Husbands holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Husbands?
- Husbands stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Jenny Runacre and Jenny Lee Wright.
- When was Husbands released?
- Husbands was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.