The Comedians (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1967, The Comedians is a drama film directed by Peter Glenville, running about 152 minutes. “They lie, they cheat, they destroy… they even try to love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Who’s in it. The Comedians stars Richard Burton as Brown, Elizabeth Taylor as Martha Pineda, Alec Guinness as Major H. O. Jones and Gloria Foster as Mrs. Philipot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Comedians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
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 The Comedians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedians (1967)?
- In US, The Comedians 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 The Comedians worth watching?
- The Comedians holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comedians?
- The Comedians stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Alec Guinness, Gloria Foster and Georg Stanford Brown.
- When was The Comedians released?
- The Comedians was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.