Portnoy's Complaint is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Portnoy's Complaint
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Ernest Lehman
- Release date
- 1972-06-19
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Chenault Productions
Portnoy's Complaint — trailer
About Portnoy's Complaint
Portnoy's Complaint is a 1972 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ernest Lehman, starring Richard Benjamin, Karen Black and Lee Grant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Portnoy's Complaint in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
Cast
Richard Benjamin
Alexander Portnoy
Karen Black
Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
Lee Grant
Sophie Portnoy
Jack Somack
Jack Portnoy
Renée Lippin
Hannah Portnoy
Jeannie Berlin
Bubbles Girardi
Kevin Conway
Smolka
Lewis J. Stadlen
Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)
Jill Clayburgh
Naomi
Jessica Rains
Opening Girl
Francesca De Sapio
Lina, Rome Prostitute
William Pabst
Clerk at Inn
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Portnoy's Complaint in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Portnoy's Complaint on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Portnoy's Complaint on Netflix?+
Portnoy's Complaint is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
How long is Portnoy's Complaint?+
Portnoy's Complaint has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in Portnoy's Complaint?+
Portnoy's Complaint stars Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack and Renée Lippin.
When did Portnoy's Complaint come out?+
Portnoy's Complaint is a 1972 movie directed by Ernest Lehman.
What genre is Portnoy's Complaint?+
Portnoy's Complaint is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed Portnoy's Complaint?+
Portnoy's Complaint was directed by Ernest Lehman.
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