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Portnoy's Complaint

“Some book. Some movie.”

★ 4.7(13)19721h 41m

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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 Spain — 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

relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Portnoy's Complaint in Spain?+

Portnoy's Complaint is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Spain. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Portnoy's Complaint on Netflix?+

Portnoy's Complaint is not on Netflix in Spain right now.

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.