Gentle Folk (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film

Released in 1980, Gentle Folk is a drama film directed by Rodney Bennett, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. An Edwardian house party given by a Fabian woman, her business-man husband and assorted guests from politics and the Arts - including a young man prone to disturbing premonitions.
Who’s in it. Gentle Folk stars Christopher Strauli as Richard Latt, Denholm Elliott as F J Dobbs, Ursula Howells as Mrs Menant and Frederick Treves as Mr Menant, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gentle Folk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gentle Folk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gentle Folk (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gentle Folk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Gentle Folk?
- Gentle Folk stars Christopher Strauli, Denholm Elliott, Ursula Howells, Frederick Treves and Sheila Ruskin.
- When was Gentle Folk released?
- Gentle Folk was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.