Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1971, Sunday Bloody Sunday is a drama film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 110 minutes. “It's about three decent people. They will break your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
Who’s in it. Sunday Bloody Sunday stars Peter Finch as Dr. Daniel Hirsh, Glenda Jackson as Alex Greville, Murray Head as Bob Elkin and Peggy Ashcroft as Mrs. Greville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sunday Bloody Sunday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday Bloody Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunday Bloody Sunday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971)?
- In US, Sunday Bloody Sunday is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunday Bloody Sunday worth watching?
- Sunday Bloody Sunday 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 Sunday Bloody Sunday?
- Sunday Bloody Sunday stars Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson, Murray Head, Peggy Ashcroft and Tony Britton.
- When was Sunday Bloody Sunday released?
- Sunday Bloody Sunday was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.