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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

“A new comedy about someone you know.”

★ 7.4(1,012)19881h 28m

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is streaming on CineMember in Belgium, and available to rent or buy on Sooner. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Release date: 1988-03-25
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $14,979,298
Budget: $700,000
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: El Deseo

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown — trailer

About Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a 1988 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas and Julieta Serrano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,012 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Cast

Carmen Maura

Pepa

Antonio Banderas

Carlos

Julieta Serrano

Lucía

María Barranco

Candela

Rossy de Palma

Marisa

Kiti Mánver

Paulina Morales

Guillermo Montesinos

Taxi Driver

Chus Lampreave

Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper

Eduardo Calvo

Lucía's Father

Loles León

Secretary

Ángel de Andrés López

Police I

Fernando Guillén

Iván

Themes & keywords

infidelityfriendshipairportmadrid, spainsuicide attemptpregnancyfemale friendshipslapstick comedyfemale protagonistterrorismrelationshipnervous breakdownex-wifemental healthsleeping pill