International Velvet (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, International Velvet is a drama and family film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 127 minutes. “In Every Girl is the Woman She is Destined to Become... And in Every Woman is the Girl She Used to Be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sarah Brown is sent to England after her parents die in a car crash. There, she lives with her aunt Velvet who introduces Sarah to the world of equestrian competition and gives her the last foal of her own prize horse, The Pie. Under the watchful eye of her aunt and horse trainer Capt. Johnson, Sarah develops into a talented rider who might have a shot at the Olympics.
Who’s in it. International Velvet stars Tatum O'Neal as Sarah Brown, Christopher Plummer as John Seaton, Anthony Hopkins as Captain Johnson and Nanette Newman as Velvet Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, International Velvet 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 International Velvet page.
If you liked it. Fans of International Velvet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch International Velvet (1978)?
- In US, International Velvet 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 International Velvet worth watching?
- International Velvet holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in International Velvet?
- International Velvet stars Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins, Nanette Newman and Peter Barkworth.
- When was International Velvet released?
- International Velvet was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.