Albatross (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Albatross is a drama film directed by Niall MacCormick, running about 90 minutes. “Beautiful. smart. talented. trouble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beth, a bookish teenager, befriends Emilia, an aspiring novelist who has just arrived in town. Emilia soon begins an affair with Beth's father that threatens to have devastating consequences.
Who’s in it. Albatross stars Jessica Brown Findlay as Emelia, Harry Treadaway as Jake, Josef Altin as Dave and Felicity Jones as Beth Fischer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Albatross has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and 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 Albatross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Albatross tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Albatross (2011)?
- In US, Albatross is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Albatross worth watching?
- Albatross holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Albatross?
- Albatross stars Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Treadaway, Josef Altin, Felicity Jones and Julia Ormond.
- When was Albatross released?
- Albatross was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.