When We Are Married (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, When We Are Married is a comedy film directed by Barry Davis, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Three married couples discover that, through a legal technicality, they are, in fact, not actually married in the eyes of the law. This was the fifth television film version of this play by J.B. Priestley made by the BBC.
Who’s in it. When We Are Married stars Patricia Routledge as Maria Helliwell, Peter Vaughan as Alderman Joseph Helliwell, Prunella Scales as Annie Parker and Timothy West as Councillor Albert Parker, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Are Married page.
If you liked it. Fans of When We Are Married tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When We Are Married (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When We Are Married change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in When We Are Married?
- When We Are Married stars Patricia Routledge, Peter Vaughan, Prunella Scales, Timothy West and Rosemary Leach.
- When was When We Are Married released?
- When We Are Married was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.