The Hireling (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, The Hireling is a drama and romance film directed by Alan Bridges, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.
Who’s in it. The Hireling stars Robert Shaw as Steven Ledbetter, Sarah Miles as Lady Franklin, Peter Egan as Captain Hugh Cantrip and Caroline Mortimer as Connie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Hireling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Hireling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hireling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hireling (1973)?
- In US, The Hireling 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 The Hireling worth watching?
- The Hireling holds an audience score of 5.6 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 The Hireling?
- The Hireling stars Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles, Peter Egan, Caroline Mortimer and Elizabeth Sellars.
- When was The Hireling released?
- The Hireling was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.