Drowning by Numbers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Drowning by Numbers is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Three related women, all named Cissie Colpitts, share a solidarity for one another which brings about three copy-cat drownings. The local coroner is in love with all three women and helps to disguise the murders.
Who’s in it. Drowning by Numbers stars Joan Plowright as Cissie Colpitts 1, Juliet Stevenson as Cissie Colpitts 2, Joely Richardson as Cissie Colpitts 3 and Bernard Hill as Madgett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Drowning by Numbers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drowning by Numbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drowning by Numbers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drowning by Numbers (1988)?
- In US, Drowning by Numbers is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drowning by Numbers worth watching?
- Drowning by Numbers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drowning by Numbers?
- Drowning by Numbers stars Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson, Bernard Hill and Jason Edwards.