Tea and Sympathy (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Tea and Sympathy is a drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 123 minutes. “Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a high school reunion, a young man recalls his boarding school days, when the only person who seemed to sympathize with him was his housemaster's wife.
Who’s in it. Tea and Sympathy stars Deborah Kerr as Laura Reynolds, John Kerr as Tom Robinson Lee, Leif Erickson as Bill Reynolds and Edward Andrews as Herb Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tea and Sympathy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Tea and Sympathy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tea and Sympathy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tea and Sympathy (1956)?
- In US, Tea and Sympathy is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Tea and Sympathy worth watching?
- Tea and Sympathy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tea and Sympathy?
- Tea and Sympathy stars Deborah Kerr, John Kerr, Leif Erickson, Edward Andrews and Darryl Hickman.
- When was Tea and Sympathy released?
- Tea and Sympathy was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.