Bleak Moments (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, Bleak Moments is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
Who’s in it. Bleak Moments stars Anne Raitt as Sylvia, Sarah Stephenson as Hilda, Eric Allan as Peter and Joolia Cappleman as Pat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bleak Moments has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bleak Moments page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bleak Moments tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bleak Moments (1971)?
- In US, Bleak Moments is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bleak Moments worth watching?
- Bleak Moments holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bleak Moments?
- Bleak Moments stars Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman and Mike Bradwell.
- When was Bleak Moments released?
- Bleak Moments was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.