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8/10If _Husbands_ is the hangover and A _Woman Under the Influence_ is the breakdown, _Faces_ is the brutal midnight honesty—when the party's over, the lights are on, and you're forced to look at yourself.
Reviewed on March 28, 2025
Faces(1968)
The acclaimed motion picture
7.1(224)2h 10m1968-11-24
Drama
Faces Synopsis
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.
Faces (1968) is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, released on November 24, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin and Fred Draper. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- John Cassavetes, Maurice McEndree
- Cinematographer:
- Al Ruban
- Composer:
- Jack Ackerman
- Production:
- Maurice McEndree Productions, Walter Reade Organization Inc., Faces International Films
- Budget:
- $275,000
- Status:
- Released
Faces (1968) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Faces before you stream it.
Faces Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Marley
as Richard Forst
Gena Rowlands
as Jeannie Rapp
Lynn Carlin
as Maria Forst
Fred Draper
as Freddie Draper
Seymour Cassel
as Chet
Val Avery
as Jim McCarthy
Dorothy Gulliver
as Florence
- Joanne Moore Jordan
Joanne Moore Jordan
as Louise Draper
Darlene Conley
as Billy Mae
- Gene Darfler
Gene Darfler
as Joe Jackson
- Elizabeth Deering
Elizabeth Deering
as Stella
George Dunn
as Comedian (as George Dunne)
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by John Cassavetes, produced by John Cassavetes and Maurice McEndree.
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Faces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 224 ratings.
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Faces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Faces online?
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Faces (1968) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Sun Nxt and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Faces?
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The main cast of Faces (1968) includes John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper and Seymour Cassel. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Faces released?
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Faces was released on November 24, 1968 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Faces worth watching?
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Faces (1968) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Faces?
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Yes. The official Faces trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.