Five Desperate Women (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, Five Desperate Women is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Ted Post, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Five young women vacation together at a resort on an isolated island. They are the resort's only customers and, aside from the boat captain who brought them here and the resort's handyman, Wylie, the island's only inhabitants. When one of the women is found dead, the others begin to fear the captain, who's been acting strangely. Wylie and the captain argue over the identity of the murderer, each accusing the other, and a fight erupts. Alarmed, the women attempt to leave the island, but the boat -- their only means of escape -- explodes and sinks before they can board it. Then Wylie comes to their aid, claiming to have killed the boat captain in self-defense and telling the women they're safe. But are they?
Who’s in it. Five Desperate Women stars Anjanette Comer as Lucy, Julie Sommars as Mary Grace, Bradford Dillman as Jim Meeker and Joan Hackett as Dorian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Five Desperate Women 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 Five Desperate Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Desperate Women tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Desperate Women (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Desperate Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Desperate Women worth watching?
- Five Desperate Women holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Desperate Women?
- Five Desperate Women stars Anjanette Comer, Julie Sommars, Bradford Dillman, Joan Hackett and Denise Nicholas.
- When was Five Desperate Women released?
- Five Desperate Women was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.