The Winslow Boy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, The Winslow Boy is a drama film directed by David Mamet, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Early 20th century England: while toasting his daughter Catherine's engagement, Arthur Winslow learns the royal naval academy expelled his 14-year-old son, Ronnie, for stealing five shillings. Father asks son if it is true; when the lad denies it, Arthur risks fortune, health, domestic peace, and Catherine's prospects to pursue justice.
Who’s in it. The Winslow Boy stars Rebecca Pidgeon as Catherine Winslow, Gemma Jones as Grace Winslow, Nigel Hawthorne as Arthur Winslow and Sarah Flind as Violet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Winslow Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Winslow Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winslow Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winslow Boy (1999)?
- In US, The Winslow Boy 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 Winslow Boy worth watching?
- The Winslow Boy holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Winslow Boy?
- The Winslow Boy stars Rebecca Pidgeon, Gemma Jones, Nigel Hawthorne, Sarah Flind and Colin Stinton.
- When was The Winslow Boy released?
- The Winslow Boy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.