Separate Tables (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1983, Separate Tables is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Two one-act plays explore love and loneliness. In "Table by the Window" an aging fashion model contrives a reunion with her ex-husband, a politician ruined by scandal, and their passion is rekindled. In "Table Number Seven" a meek woman harbors a secret love for a man accused of fraud and sex offenses, forcing her to take a stand for the first time in her life.
Who’s in it. Separate Tables stars Julie Christie as Mrs. Shankland / Miss Railton-Bell, Claire Bloom as Miss Cooper, Alan Bates as John Malcolm / Maj. Pollock and Irene Worth as Mrs. Railton-Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Separate Tables sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Separate Tables page.
If you liked it. Fans of Separate Tables tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Separate Tables (1983)?
- In US, Separate Tables is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Separate Tables worth watching?
- Separate Tables holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Separate Tables?
- Separate Tables stars Julie Christie, Claire Bloom, Alan Bates, Irene Worth and Sylvia Barter.
- When was Separate Tables released?
- Separate Tables was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.