A Severed Head (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1971, A Severed Head is a comedy film directed by Dick Clement, running about 98 minutes. “A Severed Head is not a horror story ... It's something else!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
Who’s in it. A Severed Head stars Lee Remick as Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, Ian Holm as Martin Lynch-Gibbon, Richard Attenborough as Palmer Anderson and Claire Bloom as Honor Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Severed Head has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Severed Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Severed Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Severed Head (1971)?
- In CA, A Severed Head is available to stream on Hollywood Suite. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Severed Head worth watching?
- A Severed Head holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Severed Head?
- A Severed Head stars Lee Remick, Ian Holm, Richard Attenborough, Claire Bloom and Jennie Linden.
- When was A Severed Head released?
- A Severed Head was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.