The Rachel Papers (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1989, The Rachel Papers is a comedy and romance film directed by Damian Harris, running about 95 minutes. “She's curious, he's nervous” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
Who’s in it. The Rachel Papers stars Dexter Fletcher as Charles Highway, Ione Skye as Rachel Noyce, Jonathan Pryce as Norman and James Spader as Deforest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Rachel Papers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rachel Papers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rachel Papers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rachel Papers (1989)?
- In US, The Rachel Papers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rachel Papers worth watching?
- The Rachel Papers holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rachel Papers?
- The Rachel Papers stars Dexter Fletcher, Ione Skye, Jonathan Pryce, James Spader and Bill Paterson.
- When was The Rachel Papers released?
- The Rachel Papers was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.