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Faces

1968 · 130 min · Director: John Cassavetes

Faces (1968) is a drama film, directed by John Cassavetes. It stars John Marley and Gena Rowlands. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Faces Is About

Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.

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What is Faces about?

Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man.

Where can I watch Faces?

Faces is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Faces?

Faces runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did Faces come out?

Faces was released in 1968.

Who directed Faces?

Faces was directed by John Cassavetes.

Who stars in Faces?

Faces stars John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper.

What is Faces's rating?

Faces holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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