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Portnoy's Complaint

4.719721h 41mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorErnest Lehman
WriterErnest Lehman
ProducersSidney Beckerman·Ernest Lehman

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Not available in India
Streaming in 12 other countries

Portnoy's Complaint isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland and 8 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ernest Lehman

RBRichard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
Alexander Portnoy
KBKaren Black
Karen Black
Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Sophie Portnoy
JSJack Somack
Jack Somack
Jack Portnoy
RLRenée Lippin
Renée Lippin
Hannah Portnoy
JBJeannie Berlin
Jeannie Berlin
Bubbles Girardi
KCKevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Smolka
LSLewis J. Stadlen
Lewis J. Stadlen
Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)
JCJill Clayburgh
Jill Clayburgh
Naomi
JR
Jessica Rains
Opening Girl
FSFrancesca De Sapio
Francesca De Sapio
Lina, Rome Prostitute
WP
William Pabst
Clerk at Inn

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Portnoy's Complaint — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Portnoy's Complaint?

Portnoy's Complaint isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Portnoy's Complaint on Netflix?

No, Portnoy's Complaint is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Portnoy's Complaint on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Portnoy's Complaint isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Portnoy's Complaint for free?

Portnoy's Complaint isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Portnoy's Complaint based on a true story?

Yes — Portnoy's Complaint is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).