The Servant (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, The Servant is a drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 116 minutes. “A Terrifyingly Beautiful Motion Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hugo Barrett is a servant in the Chelsea home of indolent aristocrat Tony. All seems to go well until the playboy’s girlfriend Susan takes a dislike to the efficient employee. Then Barrett persuades Tony to hire his sister Vera as a live-in maid, and matters take another turn for the worse…
Who’s in it. The Servant stars Dirk Bogarde as Hugo Barrett, James Fox as Tony, Sarah Miles as Vera and Wendy Craig as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Servant has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Servant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Servant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Servant (1963)?
- In US, The Servant is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Servant worth watching?
- The Servant holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Servant?
- The Servant stars Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig and Catherine Lacey.
- When was The Servant released?
- The Servant was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.