Quartet (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Quartet is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When her husband's arrest leaves her penniless, a woman accepts an invitation to move in with a strange couple.
Who’s in it. Quartet stars Isabelle Adjani as Marya 'Mado' Zelli, Alan Bates as H.J. Heidler, Maggie Smith as Lois Heidler and Anthony Higgins as Stephan Zelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Quartet 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 Quartet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quartet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quartet (1981)?
- In US, Quartet 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 Quartet worth watching?
- Quartet holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quartet?
- Quartet stars Isabelle Adjani, Alan Bates, Maggie Smith, Anthony Higgins and Suzanne Flon.
- When was Quartet released?
- Quartet was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.