Images (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1972, Images is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Robert Altman, running about 101 minutes. “A motion picture of the extra senses.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cathryn is suffering from schizophrenia and is haunted by hallucinations of apparitions. Her husband has his mind on other things, while her mental state is deteriorating. She is unable to define whether the people around her, like visitors to their house, are real or imaginary.
Who’s in it. Images stars Susannah York as Cathryn, René Auberjonois as Hugh, Marcel Bozzuffi as René and Hugh Millais as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Images has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Images page.
If you liked it. Fans of Images tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Images (1972)?
- In US, Images is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Images worth watching?
- Images holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Images?
- Images stars Susannah York, René Auberjonois, Marcel Bozzuffi, Hugh Millais and Cathryn Harrison.
- When was Images released?
- Images was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.