Loyalties (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Loyalties is a drama film directed by Anne Wheeler, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Lily and her three youngest children join her husband David Sutton, a doctor in an isolated northern Alberta town. Their eleven-year-old son arrives later from boarding school. David conceals a dark secret which caused the family to leave England without telling anybody. They befriend a neighbor Rosanne, who throws out her boyfriend after he beats her up in a bar. Lily, who is very English and out of place in the town, hires the half-Native Rosanne as a housekeeper, and eventually the two women become good friends, until the secret emerges again.
Who’s in it. Loyalties stars Kenneth Welsh as David Sutton, Tantoo Cardinal as Rosanne Ladouceur, Susan Wooldridge as Lily Sutton and Vera Marin as Beatrice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Loyalties has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loyalties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loyalties tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loyalties (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Loyalties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Loyalties worth watching?
- Loyalties 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 Loyalties?
- Loyalties stars Kenneth Welsh, Tantoo Cardinal, Susan Wooldridge, Vera Marin and Diane Debassige.
- When was Loyalties released?
- Loyalties was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.