First Monday in October (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, First Monday in October is a comedy and drama film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 98 minutes. “In the Supreme Court, there are only eight of them against all of her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
Who’s in it. First Monday in October stars Walter Matthau as Dan Snow, Jill Clayburgh as Ruth Loomis, Barnard Hughes as Chief Justice Crawford and Jan Sterling as Christine Snow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, First Monday in October has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.
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 First Monday in October page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Monday in October tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Monday in October (1981)?
- In US, First Monday in October 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 First Monday in October worth watching?
- First Monday in October holds an audience score of 6.5 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 First Monday in October?
- First Monday in October stars Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling and James Stephens.
- When was First Monday in October released?
- First Monday in October was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.