Darling (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1965, Darling is a drama and romance film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 122 minutes. “Shame, shame, everybody knows your name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The swinging London, early sixties. Beautiful but shallow, Diana Scott is a professional advertising model, a failed actress, a vocationally bored woman, who toys with the affections of several men while gaining fame and fortune.
Who’s in it. Darling stars Julie Christie as Diana Scott, Dirk Bogarde as Robert Gold, Laurence Harvey as Miles Brand and José Luis de Vilallonga as Prince Cesare della Romita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Darling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darling (1965)?
- In US, Darling is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darling worth watching?
- Darling holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darling?
- Darling stars Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Harvey, José Luis de Vilallonga and Roland Curram.
- When was Darling released?
- Darling was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.