The L-Shaped Room (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1962, The L-Shaped Room is a drama and romance film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 126 minutes. “Sex is not a forbidden word” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's father or getting an abortion. After renting a room in a dingy London boarding house, Jane befriends the odd group of inhabitants and starts an affair with one boarder, Toby. As Jane's pregnancy threatens her new relationship, and the reality of single motherhood approaches, she is forced to decide what to do about both her baby and her budding romance.
Who’s in it. The L-Shaped Room stars Leslie Caron as Jane Fosset, Tom Bell as Toby, Brock Peters as Johnny and Bernard Lee as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The L-Shaped Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The L-Shaped Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The L-Shaped Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The L-Shaped Room (1962)?
- In GB, The L-Shaped Room is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The L-Shaped Room worth watching?
- The L-Shaped Room holds an audience score of 6.7 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 L-Shaped Room?
- The L-Shaped Room stars Leslie Caron, Tom Bell, Brock Peters, Bernard Lee and Avis Bunnage.
- When was The L-Shaped Room released?
- The L-Shaped Room was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.