The Group(1966)
The Group Synopsis
It's 1933, and eight young women are friends and members of the upper-class group at a private girl's school, about to graduate and start their own lives. The film documents the years between their graduation and the beginning of the World War in Europe, and shows, in a serialized style, their romances and marriages, their searches for careers or meaning in their lives, their highs and their lows.
The Group (1966) is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on March 4, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman and Shirley Knight. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Sidney Buchman, Mary McCarthy
- Producers:
- Sidney Buchman
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Kaufman
- Composer:
- Charles Gross
- Production:
- Famartists Productions, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Group (1966) Trailer
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The Group Cast & Crew
Main cast
Candice Bergen
as Lakey
Joan Hackett
as Dottie
Elizabeth Hartman
as Priss
Shirley Knight
as Polly
Joanna Pettet
as Kay
Mary-Robin Redd
as Pokey
Jessica Walter
as Libby
Kathleen Widdoes
as Helena
James Broderick
as Dr. Ridgeley
James Congdon
as Sloan Crockett
Larry Hagman
as Harald Peterson
Hal Holbrook
as Gus Leroy
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Sidney Buchman and Mary McCarthy, produced by Sidney Buchman.
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The Group Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Group – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Group online?
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The Group (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Group?
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The main cast of The Group (1966) includes Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Shirley Knight and Joanna Pettet. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Group released?
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The Group was released on March 4, 1966 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is The Group worth watching?
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The Group (1966) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 37 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 The Group?
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Yes. The official The Group trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.