Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Lady Chatterley's Lover is a drama and romance film directed by Just Jaeckin, running about 104 minutes. “The most notorious novel of the century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.
Who’s in it. Lady Chatterley's Lover stars Sylvia Kristel as Lady Constance Chatterley, Shane Briant as Sir Clifford Chatterley, Nicholas Clay as Oliver Mellors and Ann Mitchell as Ivy Bolton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lady Chatterley's Lover has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Chatterley's Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Chatterley's Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981)?
- In US, Lady Chatterley's Lover is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Chatterley's Lover worth watching?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover stars Sylvia Kristel, Shane Briant, Nicholas Clay, Ann Mitchell and Elizabeth Spriggs.
- When was Lady Chatterley's Lover released?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.