Drowning by Numbers
Drowning by Numbers (1988) is a comedy drama, directed by Peter Greenaway. It stars Joan Plowright and Juliet Stevenson. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
What Drowning by Numbers Is About
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.
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What is Drowning by Numbers about?
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.
Where can I watch Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).
When did Drowning by Numbers come out?
Drowning by Numbers was released in 1988.
Who directed Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers stars Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson, Bernard Hill.
What is Drowning by Numbers's rating?
Drowning by Numbers holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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