Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1987, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 100 minutes. “While London burns...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sammy and Rosie are an unconventional middle-class London married couple. They live in the midst of inner-city chaos, surround themselves with intellectual street people, and sleep with everybody - except each other! Things become interesting when Sammy's father, Rafi, who is a former Indian government minister, comes to London for a visit. Sammy, Rosie, and Rafi try to find meaning through their lives and loves.
Who’s in it. Sammy and Rosie Get Laid stars Shashi Kapoor as Rafi, Ayub Khan-Din as Sammy, Frances Barber as Rosie and Claire Bloom as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid 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 Sammy and Rosie Get Laid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sammy and Rosie Get Laid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sammy and Rosie Get Laid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sammy and Rosie Get Laid worth watching?
- Sammy and Rosie Get Laid holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sammy and Rosie Get Laid?
- Sammy and Rosie Get Laid stars Shashi Kapoor, Ayub Khan-Din, Frances Barber, Claire Bloom and Lesley Manville.
- When was Sammy and Rosie Get Laid released?
- Sammy and Rosie Get Laid was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.