Fellow Traveller (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Fellow Traveller is a drama film directed by Philip Saville, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, two men had it all; one was a top screenwriter, the other a film idol. But when the witch hunts of McCarthyism swept into Tinseltown, it drove one out of the country and the other to suicide.
Who’s in it. Fellow Traveller stars Ron Silver as Asa Kaufman, Imogen Stubbs as Sarah Aitchison, Hart Bochner as Clifford Byrne and Daniel J. Travanti as Jerry Leavy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fellow Traveller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fellow Traveller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fellow Traveller tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fellow Traveller (1989)?
- In US, Fellow Traveller is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fellow Traveller worth watching?
- Fellow Traveller holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fellow Traveller?
- Fellow Traveller stars Ron Silver, Imogen Stubbs, Hart Bochner, Daniel J. Travanti and Katherine Borowitz.
- When was Fellow Traveller released?
- Fellow Traveller was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.