Privileged (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Privileged is a drama film directed by Michael Hoffman, running about 96 minutes. “...in a city of dreams a love story in a class of its own...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story about a group of Oxford undergraduate acting students and their troubled lives while producing (and competing between themselves for a role in) a different version of the classic play "The Duchess of Malfi". Love, friendship and rivalry are all part of this intricate project, filmed on actual location in the Oxford University, the very first to achieve such feat.
Who’s in it. Privileged stars Hugh Grant as Lord Adrian, James Wilby as Jamie, Imogen Stubbs as Imogen and Mark Williams as Wilf, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Privileged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Privileged tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Privileged (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Privileged change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Privileged?
- Privileged stars Hugh Grant, James Wilby, Imogen Stubbs, Mark Williams and Robert Woolley.
- When was Privileged released?
- Privileged was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.