A Very Natural Thing (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1974, A Very Natural Thing is a drama and romance film directed by Christopher Larkin, running about 86 minutes. “David and Jason's relationship... it's the same only different.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When David, an ex-monk still in his twenties meets Mark, he falls hard; soon he's asked Mark if they can live together. Things go well for awhile, and then differences in their definition of "commitment" begin to push them apart. Mark wants other sexual adventures, David tries to go along. Can they talk through the crisis in their relationship or is a breakup in the offing? David sees his relationship with Mark as a marriage, so if it ends, can David's heart ever heal?

Who’s in it. A Very Natural Thing stars Robert McLane as David, Curt Gareth as Mark, Bo White as Jason and Anthony McKay as Gary, the Roommate, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Very Natural Thing has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Very Natural Thing page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Very Natural Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Very Natural Thing (1974)?
In US, A Very Natural Thing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Very Natural Thing worth watching?
A Very Natural Thing holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing stars Robert McLane, Curt Gareth, Bo White, Anthony McKay and Marilyn Meyers.
When was A Very Natural Thing released?
A Very Natural Thing was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.