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Petulia (1968) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 51 TMDB members. Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly…

Runtime
1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
June 10, 1968
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 from 51 votes
Director
Richard Lester
Starring
Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Petulia?
Petulia is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Petulia rated?
Petulia is rated R in the US.
Is Petulia a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Petulia?
As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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