The Gold Diggers (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, The Gold Diggers is a drama, science fiction and music film directed by Sally Potter, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An avant-garde examination of the relationship between women and money in society. Mixing musical, silent melodrama, and philosophical treatise into a post-punk, heady brew.
Who’s in it. The Gold Diggers stars Julie Christie as Ruby, Colette Laffont as Celeste, Hilary Westlake as Ruby's Mother and David Gale as Expert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Gold Diggers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gold Diggers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gold Diggers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gold Diggers (1983)?
- In US, The Gold Diggers is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gold Diggers worth watching?
- The Gold Diggers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gold Diggers?
- The Gold Diggers stars Julie Christie, Colette Laffont, Hilary Westlake, David Gale and Thom Osborn.
- When was The Gold Diggers released?
- The Gold Diggers was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.