Constance (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1985, Constance is a drama film directed by Bruce Morrison, running about 104 minutes. “Falling in love again, never wanted to ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Constance is a bored, movie-loving schoolteacher in post-WW2 New Zealand who begins to fantasize that she's a Hollywood star - with tragic consequences.
Who’s in it. Constance stars Donogh Rees as Constance, Hester Joyce as Noeline, Dana Purkis as Young Constance and Martin Vaughan as Alexander Elsworthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Constance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Constance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Constance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Constance (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Constance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Constance worth watching?
- Constance holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Constance?
- Constance stars Donogh Rees, Hester Joyce, Dana Purkis, Martin Vaughan and Judie Douglass.
- When was Constance released?
- Constance was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.