Betrayal (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1983, Betrayal is a drama film directed by David Hugh Jones, running about 95 minutes. “In every life...for every love...with every trust...there is a risk of Betrayal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pinter's semi-autobiographical play examining the surprise attraction, shy first steps, gradual flowering, and treasonous deception of a woman's extramarital affair with her husband's best friend; the entire story is told from the husband's point of view, with the scenes in precise reverse chronological order. Written by Dan Hartung
Who’s in it. Betrayal stars Jeremy Irons as Jerry, Ben Kingsley as Robert, Patricia Hodge as Emma and Avril Elgar as Mrs. Banks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Betrayal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betrayal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betrayal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betrayal (1983)?
- In US, Betrayal is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betrayal worth watching?
- Betrayal holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Betrayal?
- Betrayal stars Jeremy Irons, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Hodge, Avril Elgar and Caspar Norman.
- When was Betrayal released?
- Betrayal was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.