Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and it earns its romantic beats rather than assuming them. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 148 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Barbara Parkins's performance makes the emotional stakes feel real, not manufactured. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Valley of the Dolls is worth clearing space for. The chemistry between the leads is the engine that drives everything, and Valley of the Dolls makes sure it fires. Lured by their dreams of fame and fortune, three ambitious young women enter the world of show business and discover how easy it is to sink into a celebrity nightmare of ego, alcohol and pills — the beloved "dolls." Barbara Parkins and Patty Duke lead a cast that earns the romance rather than assuming it. It was released in 1967. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and Valley of the Dolls has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Valley of the Dolls. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Barbara Parkins is the anchor, and the work here is one of the more understated achievements in their career. The kind of thing you finish and immediately want more of.

Valley of the Dolls was released in 1967, directed by Mark Robson. The full 123-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.