Wetherby (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, Wetherby is a drama and mystery film directed by David Hare, running about 102 minutes. “A small town... a random act of violence... an unsolved mystery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The mysterious death of an enigmatic young man newly arrived in the suburb of Wetherby releases the long-repressed, dark passions of some of its residents.
Who’s in it. Wetherby stars Vanessa Redgrave as Jean Travers, Ian Holm as Stanley Pilborough, Judi Dench as Marcia Pilborough and Stuart Wilson as Mike Langdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wetherby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wetherby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wetherby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wetherby (1985)?
- In US, Wetherby is available to stream on 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 Wetherby worth watching?
- Wetherby holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wetherby?
- Wetherby stars Vanessa Redgrave, Ian Holm, Judi Dench, Stuart Wilson and Tim McInnerny.
- When was Wetherby released?
- Wetherby was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.