Belonging (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2004, Belonging is a drama and romance film directed by Christopher Menaul, running about 96 minutes. “The bittersweet bonds of love and betrayal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jess (Brenda Blethyn) and town handyman Jacob (Kevin Whately) have been happily married 20 years, recently taking in a trio of Jacob's elderly relatives, including his mother (Rosemary Harris). Though the relations are demanding, kindhearted Jess -- who selflessly quit her job -- enjoys looking after them. But when Jacob disappears one day, Jess' life falls apart, and she must learn to cope with things on her own in this touching drama.
Who’s in it. Belonging stars Brenda Blethyn as Jess Copplestone, Kevin Whately as Jacob Copplestone, Rosemary Harris as May Copplestone and Anna Massey as Brenda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Belonging has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Belonging page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belonging tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belonging (2004)?
- In US, Belonging is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Belonging worth watching?
- Belonging holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Belonging?
- Belonging stars Brenda Blethyn, Kevin Whately, Rosemary Harris, Anna Massey and Peter Sallis.
- When was Belonging released?
- Belonging was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.