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6.6 / 10(74 votes)IMDbR19681h 41m$3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Rachel, Rachel

“Who cares about a 35 year old virgin?”

Synopsis

Rachel is a 35-year-old school teacher who has no man in her life and lives with her mother. When a man from the big city returns and asks her out, she begins to have to make decisions about her life and where she wants it to go.

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Rachel, Rachel - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 26, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.85x ROI)

Production Budget

$780K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.85x

+$2.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $780KWorldwide: $3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Newman
Screenplay & Story
Stewart Stern
Original Score
Jerome Moross
Original Title
Rachel, Rachel
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$780K
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Production Studios
Kayos Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Newman

Screenplay & Story

Stewart Stern, Margaret Laurence

Original Score & Music

Jerome Moross

Director of Photography

Gayne Rescher

Film Editing

Dede Allen

Producers

Paul Newman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Margaret Laurence

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Director

Domingo A. Rodriguez

Costume Design

Dede Allen

Dede Allen

Editor

Jerome Moross

Original Music Composer

Gayne Rescher

Director of Photography

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Producer

Stewart Stern

Stewart Stern

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rachel, Rachel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rachel, Rachel about?

Rachel is a 35-year-old school teacher who has no man in her life and lives with her mother. When a man from the big city returns and asks her out, she begins to have to make decisions about her life and where she wants it to go.

Who directed Rachel, Rachel?

Rachel, Rachel was directed by Paul Newman.

Who stars in Rachel, Rachel?

The principal cast of Rachel, Rachel includes Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons, Donald Moffat.

When was Rachel, Rachel released and how long is it?

Rachel, Rachel was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of Rachel, Rachel?

Rachel, Rachel had a reported production budget of $780K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (3.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Rachel, Rachel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Rachel, Rachel was composed by Jerome Moross.

Is Rachel, Rachel based on a book or true story?

Rachel, Rachel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Laurence".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Rachel, Rachel?

Rachel, Rachel holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).