The Slender Thread (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1965, The Slender Thread is a drama film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 98 minutes. “When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up the number and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs Alan she took a load of pills, and he secretly tries to get help. During this time, he learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die. Can Alan get the cavalry to save her in time before it's too late?
Who’s in it. The Slender Thread stars Sidney Poitier as Alan Newell, Anne Bancroft as Inga Dyson, Telly Savalas as Dr. Joe Coburn and Steven Hill as Mark Dyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Slender Thread has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Slender Thread page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slender Thread tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slender Thread (1965)?
- In US, The Slender Thread is available to 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 The Slender Thread worth watching?
- The Slender Thread holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Slender Thread?
- The Slender Thread stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill and Ed Asner.
- When was The Slender Thread released?
- The Slender Thread was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.