Cul-de-sac (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1966, Cul-de-sac is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 112 minutes. “Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wounded criminal and his dying partner take refuge at an old beachfront fortress. The owner of the fortress and his young wife, initially unwilling hosts, quickly experience their relationship with the criminal shift in a humorous and bizarre fashion.
Who’s in it. Cul-de-sac stars Donald Pleasence as George, Françoise Dorléac as Teresa, Lionel Stander as Richard and Iain Quarrier as Christopher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cul-de-sac has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cul-de-sac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cul-de-sac tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cul-de-sac (1966)?
- In US, Cul-de-sac is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cul-de-sac worth watching?
- Cul-de-sac holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cul-de-sac?
- Cul-de-sac stars Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander, Iain Quarrier and Jack MacGowran.
- When was Cul-de-sac released?
- Cul-de-sac was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.