Brief Encounter (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1974, Brief Encounter is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Bridges, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Two strangers, both married to others, meet in a railway station and soon find themselves in a brief but intense affair.
Who’s in it. Brief Encounter stars Sophia Loren as Anna Jesson, Richard Burton as Alec Harvey, Jack Hedley as Graham Jesson and Rosemary Leach as Mrs. Gaines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Brief Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brief Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brief Encounter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brief Encounter (1974)?
- In US, Brief Encounter is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brief Encounter worth watching?
- Brief Encounter holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter stars Sophia Loren, Richard Burton, Jack Hedley, Rosemary Leach and Ann Firbank.
- When was Brief Encounter released?
- Brief Encounter was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.