The Maids (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1975, The Maids is a drama film directed by Christopher Miles, running about 95 minutes. “Sisters. Servants. Sinners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film version of Genet's play. Two maids, Solange and Claire, hate their employers and, while they are out, take turns at dressing up as Madame and insulting her.
Who’s in it. The Maids stars Glenda Jackson as Solange, Susannah York as Claire, Vivien Merchant as Madame and Mark Burns as Monsieur.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Maids has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Maids page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maids (1975)?
- In US, The Maids is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Maids worth watching?
- The Maids holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Maids?
- The Maids stars Glenda Jackson, Susannah York, Vivien Merchant and Mark Burns.