Amy (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Amy is a drama and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman leaves her husband after the death of her child to teach deaf children how to speak. Her own child was deaf and although she has no formal training she successfully teaches one boy.
Who’s in it. Amy stars Jenny Agutter as Amy Medford, Barry Newman as Dr. Ben Corcoran, Kathleen Nolan as Helen Gibbs and Lou Fant as Lyle Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Amy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Amy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amy (1981)?
- In US, Amy is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Amy worth watching?
- Amy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amy?
- Amy stars Jenny Agutter, Barry Newman, Kathleen Nolan, Lou Fant and Margaret O'Brien.
- When was Amy released?
- Amy was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.