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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.3 from 65 TMDB members. Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show…

Runtime
1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
December 20, 1972
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 65 votes
Director
Paul Newman
Starring
Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, Nell Newman
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds rated?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is rated PG in the US.
Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
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