Where to start with John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes has 8 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

8 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

A Woman Under the Influence

1974 · ★ 7.8

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Opening Night

1977 · ★ 7.6

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Love Streams

1984 · ★ 7.2

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Faces

1968 · ★ 7.1

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

1976 · ★ 7.1

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Shadows

1960 · ★ 6.9

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Gloria

1980 · ★ 6.9

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Husbands

1970 · ★ 6.7

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