Owen Wingrave (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, Owen Wingrave is a drama, war and music film directed by Margaret Williams, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Margaret Williams directs this 2001 production of adaptation of Benjamin Britten's television opera based on a short story by Henry James. Performers featured include Gerald Finley, Peter Savidge and Josephine Barstow. The conductor is Kent Nagano. As pertinent now as then, OWEN WINGRAVE was composed by Benjamin Britten at the height of the Vietnam War. The opera poses the question: Is pacifism an act of cowardice? Or rather a desire to escape from the spiral of war and create world peace? To what extent do we determine our own futures? Should we let past events inform the decisions we make? Britten’s characters grapple with timeless issues in this gripping psychodrama.
Who’s in it. Owen Wingrave stars Gerald Finley as Owen Wingrave, Peter Savidge as Spencer Coyle, Charlotte Hellekant as Kate Julian and Josephine Barstow as Mrs Wingrave, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Owen Wingrave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Owen Wingrave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Owen Wingrave (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Owen Wingrave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Owen Wingrave?
- Owen Wingrave stars Gerald Finley, Peter Savidge, Charlotte Hellekant, Josephine Barstow and Martyn Hill.
- When was Owen Wingrave released?
- Owen Wingrave was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.