Don't Leave Me This Way (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Don't Leave Me This Way is a drama film directed by Stuart Orme, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. British academics Loretta and Bridget run into Sandra, an old school friend at a book launch. Although Sandra appears to be gay and carefree, Loretta notices an undercurrent of tension while Sandra stays with her for a few days. Loretta is saddened to learn her friend was killed in a car accident, and comforts Sandra's estranged husband Tom, her daughter Lizzie, and emotionally disturbed son Felix. While doing so she becomes to believe the accident may not be what it seems, spurred on by the information a local policeman provides her.
Who’s in it. Don't Leave Me This Way stars Janet McTeer as Loretta Lawson, Imelda Staunton as Bridget Bennet, Bill Nighy as John Tracey and John Fortune as George Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Don't Leave Me This Way has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Leave Me This Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Leave Me This Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Leave Me This Way (1993)?
- In US, Don't Leave Me This Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Leave Me This Way worth watching?
- Don't Leave Me This Way holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Leave Me This Way?
- Don't Leave Me This Way stars Janet McTeer, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, John Fortune and Ian McNeice.
- When was Don't Leave Me This Way released?
- Don't Leave Me This Way was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.