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The Bell Jar

4.619791h 47mRMovieDrama

A young woman's summer in New York includes working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, her return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the 1950s, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.

DirectorLarry Peerce
WriterMarjorie Kellogg
ProducersRobert A. Goldston·Michael Todd Jr.

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Cast · Directed by Larry Peerce

MHMarilyn Hassett
Marilyn Hassett
Esther Greenwood
JHJulie Harris
Julie Harris
Mrs. Greenwood
AJAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Dr. Nolan
BBBarbara Barrie
Barbara Barrie
Jay Cee
RKRobert Klein
Robert Klein
Lenny
DMDonna Mitchell
Donna Mitchell
Joan
MWMary Louise Weller
Mary Louise Weller
Doreen
JPJameson Parker
Jameson Parker
Buddy Willard
TPThaao Penghlis
Thaao Penghlis
Marco
SMScott McKay
Scott McKay
Mr. Gilling
MM
Meg Mundy
Bea Ramsey
CM
Carole Monferdini
Hilda

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The Bell Jar hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 8, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Bell Jar based on a true story?

Yes — The Bell Jar is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).