Rockaby (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Rockaby is a drama film directed by Alan Schneider, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined funereal garment. With the aid of her pre-recorded voice, W recounts the different phases of a single memory in a bid to connect with "another creature like herself" before rocking herself into an eternal sleep.
Who’s in it. Rockaby stars Billie Whitelaw as W.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rockaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rockaby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rockaby (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rockaby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rockaby?
- Rockaby stars Billie Whitelaw.
- When was Rockaby released?
- Rockaby was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.