The Go-Between (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, The Go-Between is a drama and romance film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 116 minutes. “In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
Who’s in it. The Go-Between stars Julie Christie as Lady Marian Trimingham, Alan Bates as Ted Burgess, Edward Fox as Hugh Trimingham and Michael Redgrave as The Older Leo Colston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Go-Between has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Go-Between page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Go-Between tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Go-Between (1971)?
- In US, The Go-Between is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Go-Between worth watching?
- The Go-Between holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox, Michael Redgrave and Dominic Guard.