An Unmarried Woman

An Unmarried Woman

She laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is… an unmarried woman.

Directed by Paul Mazursky

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1978124 min6.8 / 10

A character-driven exploration of a woman's emotional and sexual awakening following divorce, balancing vulnerability with self-discovery through humor, friendship, and art.

A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.

Questions people ask

  • Is An Unmarried Woman violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is An Unmarried Woman sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is An Unmarried Woman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is An Unmarried Woman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does An Unmarried Woman end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like An Unmarried Woman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as An Unmarried Woman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like An Unmarried Woman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like An Unmarried Woman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like An Unmarried Woman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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