A Touch of Love (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, A Touch of Love is a drama film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 107 minutes. “The community is uptight about single girls like Rosamund Stacey. That's THEIR hang up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Intellectually driven doctoral student Rosamund Stacey, while undertaking graduate work at the British Museum, becomes pregnant after a brief affair with a television newsreader. Against the advice of her best friend, Lydia, Rosamund chooses to keep the baby and adjusts her life to include both her studies and her pregnancy. However, when the baby is born, an unforeseen complication threatens the self-sufficient life Rosamund plans for herself.
Who’s in it. A Touch of Love stars Sandy Dennis as Rosamund, Ian McKellen as George, Michael Coles as Joe and John Standing as Roger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Touch of Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Touch of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Touch of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Touch of Love (1969)?
- In GB, A Touch of Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Touch of Love worth watching?
- A Touch of Love holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Touch of Love?
- A Touch of Love stars Sandy Dennis, Ian McKellen, Michael Coles, John Standing and Peggy Thorpe-Bates.
- When was A Touch of Love released?
- A Touch of Love was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.