The Caretakers (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1963, The Caretakers is a drama film directed by Hall Bartlett, running about 97 minutes. “Now the screen tells what makes a woman - and what breaks her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This movie chronicles the trials of the mentally ill and their care-givers in an over-crowded ward of a hospital.
Who’s in it. The Caretakers stars Robert Stack as Dr. Donovan MacLeod, Polly Bergen as Lorna Melford, Joan Crawford as Lucretia Terry and Janis Paige as Marion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Caretakers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Caretakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Caretakers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Caretakers (1963)?
- In US, The Caretakers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Caretakers worth watching?
- The Caretakers 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 Caretakers?
- The Caretakers stars Robert Stack, Polly Bergen, Joan Crawford, Janis Paige and Diane McBain.
- When was The Caretakers released?
- The Caretakers was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.