Twelfth Night (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, Twelfth Night is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Sichel, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright star in this merry on-stage mix-up of identity, gender and love in Tony Award-winner John Dexter’s production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Originally broadcast on Britain’s ITV, this classic performance captures all the slapstick, puns and double entendres that have amazed and amused audiences for over four hundred years.
Who’s in it. Twelfth Night stars Ralph Richardson as Sir Toby Belch, Alec Guinness as Malvolio, Joan Plowright as Viola and Gary Raymond as Orsino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Twelfth Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelfth Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelfth Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelfth Night (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelfth Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelfth Night worth watching?
- Twelfth Night holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelfth Night?
- Twelfth Night stars Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Gary Raymond and Adrienne Corri.
- When was Twelfth Night released?
- Twelfth Night was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.