Voice Over (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Voice Over is a drama film directed by Christopher Monger, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Fats' Bannerman is enjoying success as the writer and presenter of Thus Engaged, a romantic radio serial about the lives and loves of a Regency heroine. But when grim reality violently intrudes into Fats' life, his frail fantasies become unbalanced and his ability to separate fact from fiction breaks down, with devastating consequences.
Who’s in it. Voice Over stars Ian McNeice as Ed 'Fats' Bannerman, Bish Nethercote as Bitch / Elizabeth and John Cassady as 'FX' Jones.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Voice Over has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Voice Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Voice Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Voice Over (1981)?
- In US, Voice Over is available to stream on Cultpix and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Voice Over worth watching?
- Voice Over holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Voice Over?
- Voice Over stars Ian McNeice, Bish Nethercote and John Cassady.
- When was Voice Over released?
- Voice Over was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.