Watching for the Queen (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, Watching for the Queen is a notable film directed by David Rimmer, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Watching for the Queen continued Rimmer's investigations of minimal narrative and the anonymous/autonomous shot. Pattern recognition, saccadic eye movement and feature rings are well known phenomena in the behavioral sciences. However, in Watching for the Queen, Rimmer has succeeded in employing these mechanisms in the telling of a story, by employing mathematical ordering in an aesthetic manner. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Watching for the Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watching for the Queen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watching for the Queen (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Watching for the Queen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Watching for the Queen worth watching?
- Watching for the Queen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Watching for the Queen released?
- Watching for the Queen was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.