# An Unmarried Woman (1978)

> After her husband abruptly leaves, a New York woman transforms heartbreak into a hard-won claim on independence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24460

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Paul Mazursky
- Cast: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman, Kelly Bishop, Lisa Lucas, Linda Miller, Patricia Quinn
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078444/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, intimate, observational, reflective evening, women's film night

## Synopsis

A woman's journey of self-discovery unfolds in the wake of heartbreak and newfound independence.

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