By Design (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1982, By Design is a drama film directed by Claude Jutra, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.
Who’s in it. By Design stars Patty Duke as Helen, Sara Botsford as Angie, Saul Rubinek as Terry and Sonia Zimmer as Suzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, By Design has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Design page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Design tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Design (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Design change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Design worth watching?
- By Design holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Design?
- By Design stars Patty Duke, Sara Botsford, Saul Rubinek, Sonia Zimmer and Mina E. Mina.
- When was By Design released?
- By Design was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.