The Steamie (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1988, The Steamie is a comedy, drama, family and music film directed by Haldane Duncan, running about 78 minutes. “A night in the life at a 1950's communal laundry, showing how life was like for working class Glasgow Women.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tony Roper wrote 'The Steamie' for Glasgow's Mayfest in 1987. Return to Hogmany 1957 when a fiesty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at The Steamie to do the traditional family wash before the New Year. The Steamie is a hilarious cameo of Glasgow's social history where the washing was always easier to do when the Women shared their laugher and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip. This is the definitive version of the most popular play of the last 20 years with the all star cast of Dorothy Paul as Magrit, Eileen McCallum as Dolly, Kate Murphy as Doreen, Sheila McDonald as Mrs Culfeathers and a very young Peter Mullan as Andy, the whisky loving handy man.
Who’s in it. The Steamie stars Eileen McCallum as Dolly, Dorothy Paul as Magrit, Katy Murphy as Doreen and Sheila Donald as Mrs Culfeathers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Steamie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steamie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steamie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Steamie (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Steamie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Steamie worth watching?
- The Steamie holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Steamie?
- The Steamie stars Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul, Katy Murphy, Sheila Donald and Peter Mullan.
- When was The Steamie released?
- The Steamie was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.