The Getting of Wisdom (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1977, The Getting of Wisdom is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The Getting of Wisdom is based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson (born Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson). Her novel is thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. The film is about a young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
Who’s in it. The Getting of Wisdom stars Susannah Fowle as Laura Tweedle Rambotham, Hilary Ryan as Evelyn, Terence Donovan as Tom McNamara and Patricia Kennedy as Miss Chapman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Getting of Wisdom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Getting of Wisdom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Getting of Wisdom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Getting of Wisdom (1977)?
- In US, The Getting of Wisdom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Getting of Wisdom worth watching?
- The Getting of Wisdom holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Getting of Wisdom?
- The Getting of Wisdom stars Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy and Sheila Helpmann.
- When was The Getting of Wisdom released?
- The Getting of Wisdom was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.