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The Last Married Couple in America

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Jeff Thompson (George Segal) and his wife, Mari (Natalie Wood), are contently married, but they are stunned to see many of their friends and neighbors going through separations and divorces. Seemingly surrounded by people with domestic problems, Jeff and Mari begin to question their own relationship. Things get further complicated when Jeff meets the beautiful and free-spirited Barbara (Valerie Harper) and becomes tempted by a clear opportunity for infidelity.

Critics Reviews

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Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 05/28/2021
B-
The Last Married Couple in America is most notable for Natalie Wood showing off her comedic gifts. Go to Full Review Richard Corliss Maclean's Magazine 07/19/2019
There are no valid historical or esthetic reasons to see this out-of-date ode to California compatibility. Go to Full Review Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly 03/16/2007
3/5
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Steve D 01/27/2024 An embarrassment for all involved. See more 05/03/2016 I saw this in a theater when it was released (with my mother). We managed to make it all the way through, but many others walked out in the middle. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gilbert Cates

Director

George Segal

Jeff Thompson

Natalie Wood

Mari Thompson

Richard Benjamin

Marv Cooper

Arlene Golonka

Sally Cooper

Allan Arbus

Al Squib
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Synopsis Jeff Thompson (George Segal) and his wife, Mari (Natalie Wood), are contently married, but they are stunned to see many of their friends and neighbors going through separations and divorces. Seemingly surrounded by people with domestic problems, Jeff and Mari begin to question their own relationship. Things get further complicated when Jeff meets the beautiful and free-spirited Barbara (Valerie Harper) and becomes tempted by a clear opportunity for infidelity.
Director
Gilbert Cates
Producer
Edward S. Feldman, John Herman Shaner
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m