Privilege (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1967, Privilege is a drama film directed by Peter Watkins, running about 103 minutes. “The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter (Paul Jones), receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie (Jean Shrimpton), is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.
Who’s in it. Privilege stars Paul Jones as Steven Shorter, Jean Shrimpton as Vanessa Ritchie, Mark London as Alvin Kirsch and William Job as Andrew Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Privilege 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 Privilege page.
If you liked it. Fans of Privilege tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Privilege (1967)?
- In US, Privilege 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 Privilege worth watching?
- Privilege 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 Privilege?
- Privilege stars Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton, Mark London, William Job and Max Bacon.
- When was Privilege released?
- Privilege was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.