The Wicked Lady (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1983, The Wicked Lady is a drama and adventure film directed by Michael Winner, running about 98 minutes. “She seduced, robbed and murdered...That was on her good days.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Caroline is to be wed to Sir Ralph and invites her sister Barbara to be her bridesmaid. Barbara seduces Ralph, however, and she becomes the new Lady, but despite her new wealthy situation, she gets bored and turns to highway robbery for thrills. While on the road she meets a famous highwayman, and they continue as a team, but some people begin suspecting her identity, and she risks death if she continues her nefarious activities.
Who’s in it. The Wicked Lady stars Faye Dunaway as Lady Barbara Skelton, Alan Bates as Captain Jerry Jackson, John Gielgud as Hogarth and Denholm Elliott as Sir Ralph Skelton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Wicked Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wicked Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wicked Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wicked Lady (1983)?
- In US, The Wicked Lady is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wicked Lady worth watching?
- The Wicked Lady holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wicked Lady?
- The Wicked Lady stars Faye Dunaway, Alan Bates, John Gielgud, Denholm Elliott and Prunella Scales.
- When was The Wicked Lady released?
- The Wicked Lady was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.