Sweet William (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1980, Sweet William is a drama film directed by Claude Whatham, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. William McClusky (Sam Waterston) is a dashing and eccentric Scotsman whose charms rapidly overwhelm the sweet and naive Ann Walton (Jenny Agutter), but she nearly as quickly begins to comprehend that her new beau is anything but a one-woman man. In addition to his two ex-wives, with whom he remains remarkably close, William exhibits a disturbing attraction for nearly any female who crosses his path -- Ann's friends among them.
Who’s in it. Sweet William stars Sam Waterston as William McClusky, Jenny Agutter as Ann Walton, Anna Massey as Edna McClusky and Arthur Lowe as Captain Walton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Sweet William has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet William page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet William tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet William (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet William change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet William worth watching?
- Sweet William holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet William?
- Sweet William stars Sam Waterston, Jenny Agutter, Anna Massey, Arthur Lowe and Geraldine James.
- When was Sweet William released?
- Sweet William was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.