The V.I.P.s (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The V.I.P.s is a drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 119 minutes. “THIS IS THE STORY OF ONE DRAMATIC, DEVASTATING NIGHT ...in the glamorous private world of the very rich, the very famous, the very beautiful, the very powerful ...the "Very Important Persons"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal trials.
Who’s in it. The V.I.P.s stars Elizabeth Taylor as Frances Andros, Richard Burton as Paul Andros, Louis Jourdan as Marc Champselle and Elsa Martinelli as Gloria Gritti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The V.I.P.s has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The V.I.P.s page.
If you liked it. Fans of The V.I.P.s tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The V.I.P.s (1963)?
- In US, The V.I.P.s is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The V.I.P.s worth watching?
- The V.I.P.s holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The V.I.P.s?
- The V.I.P.s stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli and Margaret Rutherford.
- When was The V.I.P.s released?
- The V.I.P.s was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.