Advise & Consent (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1962, Advise & Consent is a drama film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 139 minutes. “Are the men and women of Washington really like this?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before a Senate committee, chaired by the idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, which must decide whether he is the right person for the job.
Who’s in it. Advise & Consent stars Henry Fonda as Robert Leffingwell, Charles Laughton as Senator Seabright Cooley, Don Murray as Senator Brigham Anderson and Walter Pidgeon as Senate Majority Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Advise & Consent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Advise & Consent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Advise & Consent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Advise & Consent (1962)?
- In GB, Advise & Consent is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Advise & Consent worth watching?
- Advise & Consent holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Advise & Consent?
- Advise & Consent stars Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon and Peter Lawford.
- When was Advise & Consent released?
- Advise & Consent was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.