Washington Square (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Washington Square is a drama and romance film directed by Agnieszka Holland, running about 115 minutes. “She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1870's New York, a spinster heiress is courted by a much younger, penniless man, much to the chagrin of her over-protective father, and must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man who is interested in her only because of her inheritence.
Who’s in it. Washington Square stars Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper, Albert Finney as Dr. Austin Sloper, Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman and Ben Chaplin as Morris Townsend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Washington Square 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 Washington Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of Washington Square tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Washington Square (1997)?
- In US, Washington Square 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 Washington Square worth watching?
- Washington Square holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Washington Square?
- Washington Square stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, Ben Chaplin and Judith Ivey.
- When was Washington Square released?
- Washington Square was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.