Quintet (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Quintet is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Robert Altman, running about 118 minutes. “One man against the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called Quintet. For one small group, this obsession is not enough. They play the game with living pieces, and only the winner survives.
Who’s in it. Quintet stars Paul Newman as Essex, Vittorio Gassman as Saint Christopher, Fernando Rey as Grigor and Bibi Andersson as Ambrosia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Quintet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Quintet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quintet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quintet (1979)?
- In US, Quintet is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Quintet worth watching?
- Quintet holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quintet?
- Quintet stars Paul Newman, Vittorio Gassman, Fernando Rey, Bibi Andersson and Brigitte Fossey.
- When was Quintet released?
- Quintet was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.