# Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

> Two Los Angeles couples test the limits of emotional honesty, sexual freedom, and marital boundaries when therapy-inspired openness enters their friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15827

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Paul Mazursky
- Cast: Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliott Gould, Dyan Cannon, Horst Ebersberg, Lee Bergere, Donald F. Muhich, Noble Lee Holderread Jr.
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064100/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, warm, retro movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A comedic exploration of love and friendship that challenges traditional boundaries.

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