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Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Actor · Died October 8, 1983, aged 49 · East Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.

Joan Ann Hackett (March 1, 1934 – October 8, 1983) was an American actress of film, stage and television. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress for the 1966 film The Group, and starred in the 1967 western Will Penny. She went on to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and win the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1981 film Only When I Laugh. She also starred as Christine Mannon in the 1978 PBS miniseries version of Mourning Becomes Electra.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 1, 1934
Died
October 8, 1983 (aged 49)
From
East Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 56 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 35% in 30 days

What are Joan Hackett's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
26%
Morality
21%
Self
18%
Society
12%
Survival
10%
Power
9%
Ideas
5%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 7 · Intense 4

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 3 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 6 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
6 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Shadow
1 of 9
Mentor
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Dread
4
Melancholic
5
Bittersweet
3
Hopeful
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4
  • Other1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Joan Hackett's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Joan Hackett's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

56 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Flicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Capt. Grace

  • The Escape Artist(1982)

    as Aunt Sibyl

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Paper Dolls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Julia Blake

  • The Long Summer of George Adams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Norma

  • Only When I Laugh(1981)

    as Toby

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • One-Trick Pony(1980)

    as Lonnie Fox

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Long Days of Summer(1980)

    as Millie Cooper

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Trapper John, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tales of the Unexpected(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Brenda

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • $weepstake$ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pleasure Cove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Martha Harrison

  • Mourning Becomes Electra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 5 episodes · as Christine Mannon

  • Taxi(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlotte Reiger

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Another Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Tina Phillips

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The Possessed(1977)

    as Louise Gelson

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Dead of Night(1977)

    as Mother

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Jessica Hilliard

  • Treasure of Matecumbe(1976)

    as Lauriette

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The American Woman: Portraits of Courage(1976)

    as Belva Lockwood

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mackintosh and T.J.(1975)

    as Maggie

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Reflections of Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Claire Elliott

  • The Terminal Man(1974)

    as Dr. Janet Ross

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Last of Sheila(1973)

    as Lee Parkman

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Class of '63 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Louise Swerner

  • Rivals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Christine

  • Lights Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Sabina the Dollmaker

  • Five Desperate Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Dorian

  • Alias Smith and Jones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Other Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Kathy Maitland

  • How Awful About Allan(1970)

    as Olive

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Young Country (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Clementine Hale

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Linda

  • Support Your Local Sheriff!(1969)

    as Prudy Perkins

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Name of the Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Jean Thorndyke

  • Assignment to Kill(1968)

    as Dominique Laurant

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Will Penny(1967)

    as Catherine Allen

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Judd, for the Defense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Group(1966)

    as Dottie

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Run for Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Diana Murrow

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Miranda

  • Daniel Boone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Theodora

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Great Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Sister Blandina

  • Combat!(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Gabrielle de Gontran

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Helen Clarvoe

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Theatre 62: Rebecca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as The Second Mrs. de Winter

  • The New Breed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Angie

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Dr. Kildare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen Welby

  • The Defenders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 5 episodes · as Joan Miller

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Judith Corman · as Margarita Miguel

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Young Doctor Malone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 322 episodes · Actor

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Sylvia Colton

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Gunsmoke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Mady Arthur

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 56 titles from 1955 to 1983; peak year 1966.

Biggest box office

Only When I Laugh (1981)

$26M worldwide

Highest rated

Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)

Midcredits 89th

Film career

19551983

Peak 1966 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting56 of 56: 56 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score58th

By decade

1950s5 · acting1960s19 · acting1970s25 · acting1980s7 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Joan Hackett's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 24 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

The American Woman: Portraits of Courage (1976)

92nd percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)

Midcredits 89th · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Joan Hackett work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joan Hackett's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Donald Moffat shares the most, 2.

Actors

Mixed roles