Coming Through (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Coming Through is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Peter Barber-Fleming, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. While researching the work of author D.H. Lawrence (Kenneth Branagh), Kate (Alison Steadman) begins a romance with a fellow academic, and learns about Lawrence's love affair with the married aristocrat Frieda Von Richthofen (Helen Mirren) in this made-for-television drama. As Lawrence and Von Richthofen fall deeper into their forbidden relationship, Kate grows more familiar with Lawrence's work, such as the sensuous Lady Chatterly's Lover.
Who’s in it. Coming Through stars Kenneth Branagh as D.H. Lawrence, Helen Mirren as Frieda von Richtofen Weekley, Alison Steadman as Kate and Philip Martin Brown as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Coming Through has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Through page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Through tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Through (1985)?
- In US, Coming Through is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coming Through worth watching?
- Coming Through holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Through?
- Coming Through stars Kenneth Branagh, Helen Mirren, Alison Steadman, Philip Martin Brown and Felicity Montagu.
- When was Coming Through released?
- Coming Through was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.