A Touch of Class (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6.3

A Touch of Class poster

Released in 1973, A Touch of Class is a comedy and romance film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 106 minutes. “Not since Gable battled with Colbert and Hepburn battled with Grant has comedy been such fun. Watch Segal take on Jackson.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Steve, a happily married American man living in London meets Vicki, an English divorcée and run off to Marbella for a rollicking week of sex. They then return to London to set up a cozy menage, despite the fact that he loves his wife and children, and now realize that he and Vicki have also fallen in love.

Who’s in it. A Touch of Class stars George Segal as Steve Blackburn, Glenda Jackson as Vicki Allessio, Paul Sorvino as Walter Menkes and K Callan as Patty Menkes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Touch of Class has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Touch of Class page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Touch of Class tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Touch of Class (1973)?
In US, A Touch of Class is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Touch of Class worth watching?
A Touch of Class holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Touch of Class?
A Touch of Class stars George Segal, Glenda Jackson, Paul Sorvino, K Callan and Cec Linder.
When was A Touch of Class released?
A Touch of Class was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.