My Brilliant Career (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, My Brilliant Career is a drama and romance film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Who’s in it. My Brilliant Career stars Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn, Sam Neill as Harry Beecham, Wendy Hughes as Aunt Helen and Robert Grubb as Frank Hawdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, My Brilliant Career has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Brilliant Career page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Brilliant Career tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Brilliant Career (1979)?
- In US, My Brilliant Career is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and TCM, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Brilliant Career worth watching?
- My Brilliant Career holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Brilliant Career?
- My Brilliant Career stars Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb and Max Cullen.
- When was My Brilliant Career released?
- My Brilliant Career was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.