Pressure (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1976, Pressure is a drama film directed by Horace Ové, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. A British-born younger son of an immigrant family from Trinidad finds himself adrift between two cultures.
Who’s in it. Pressure stars Herbert Norville as Tony, Oscar James as Colin, Corinne Skinner-Carter as Tony's Aunt and Frank Singuineau as Lucas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pressure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pressure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pressure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pressure (1976)?
- In US, Pressure is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pressure worth watching?
- Pressure holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pressure?
- Pressure stars Herbert Norville, Oscar James, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Frank Singuineau and Lucita Lijertwood.
- When was Pressure released?
- Pressure was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.