Going Gently (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Going Gently is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Play about two elderly cancer patients suffering in hospital.
Who’s in it. Going Gently stars Judi Dench as Sister Scarli, Norman Wisdom as Bernard Flood, Fulton Mackay as Austin Miller and Stephanie Cole as Gladys Flood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Going Gently has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Gently page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Gently tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Gently (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Going Gently change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Going Gently worth watching?
- Going Gently holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Gently?
- Going Gently stars Judi Dench, Norman Wisdom, Fulton Mackay, Stephanie Cole and Margaret Whiting.
- When was Going Gently released?
- Going Gently was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.