The Bostonians (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1984, The Bostonians is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 122 minutes. “An intimate and exquisite probe of the feminist heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.
Who’s in it. The Bostonians stars Christopher Reeve as Basil Ransome, Vanessa Redgrave as Olive Chancellor, Jessica Tandy as Miss Birdseye and Nancy Marchand as Mrs. Burrage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Bostonians has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bostonians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bostonians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bostonians (1984)?
- In US, The Bostonians is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bostonians worth watching?
- The Bostonians holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bostonians?
- The Bostonians stars Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Tandy, Nancy Marchand and Linda Hunt.
- When was The Bostonians released?
- The Bostonians was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.