Intimate Relations (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Intimate Relations is a comedy and drama film directed by Philip Goodhew, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1950s England, sailor Harold Guppy arrives in a small seaside town looking for his estranged brother. After a brief reunion, Harold finds a room for rent in the house of Mrs. Beasley, her meek husband and their teenage daughter, Joyce. It's clear that Harold has a troubled past, but his future is about to get more perilous yet. Despite the rosy surface, Harold soon finds himself in a tawdry sexual tug-of-war that won't end well.
Who’s in it. Intimate Relations stars Julie Walters as Marjorie, Rupert Graves as Harold, Matthew Walker as Stanley and Laura Sadler as Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Intimate Relations has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intimate Relations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intimate Relations tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intimate Relations (1996)?
- In US, Intimate Relations is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intimate Relations worth watching?
- Intimate Relations holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Intimate Relations?
- Intimate Relations stars Julie Walters, Rupert Graves, Matthew Walker, Laura Sadler and Holly Aird.
- When was Intimate Relations released?
- Intimate Relations was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.