Look Back in Anger (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Look Back in Anger is a notable film directed by Lindsay Anderson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Jimmy is a self-loathing and frustrated musician who works at a candy shop. He takes out his rage on his long suffering wife and his business partner and best friend, who lives next door. Jimmy's marital problems come to a head when his wife discovers that she's pregnant and one of her friends, an actress, comes to stay with them. Based on the play, the story takes place in England in the 1950's.
Who’s in it. Look Back in Anger stars Malcolm McDowell as Jimmy Porter, Lisa Banes as Alison Porter, Fran Brill as Helena Charles and Robert Burr as Cliff Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Look Back in Anger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Look Back in Anger page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Look Back in Anger (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Look Back in Anger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Look Back in Anger worth watching?
- Look Back in Anger holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Look Back in Anger?
- Look Back in Anger stars Malcolm McDowell, Lisa Banes, Fran Brill, Robert Burr and Raymond Hardie.
- When was Look Back in Anger released?
- Look Back in Anger was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.