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Private Duty Nurses (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 3.5

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Released in 1971, Private Duty Nurses is a drama film directed by George Armitage, running about 80 minutes. “It's what they do off duty that's really private!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A trio of beautiful private-duty nurses that practice more than the medical arts must confront underground drug traffickers, racism and murder in their local hospital.

Who’s in it. Private Duty Nurses stars Katherine Cannon as Spring, Joyce Williams as Lola, Pegi Boucher as Lynn and Joseph Kaufmann as Dr. Doug Selden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Private Duty Nurses has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Duty Nurses page.

If you liked it. Fans of Private Duty Nurses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Private Duty Nurses (1971)?
In US, Private Duty Nurses is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Private Duty Nurses worth watching?
Private Duty Nurses holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Private Duty Nurses?
Private Duty Nurses stars Katherine Cannon, Joyce Williams, Pegi Boucher, Joseph Kaufmann and Dennis Redfield.
When was Private Duty Nurses released?
Private Duty Nurses was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.