The Bronte Sisters (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, The Bronte Sisters is a drama film directed by André Téchiné, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small presbytery in Yorkshire, England, living under the watchful eyes of their aunt and father, a strict Anglican pastor, the Bronte sisters write their first works and quickly become literary sensations.
Who’s in it. The Bronte Sisters stars Isabelle Adjani as Emily Brontë, Marie-France Pisier as Charlotte Brontë, Isabelle Huppert as Anne Brontë and Pascal Greggory as Branwell Brontë, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Bronte Sisters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 The Bronte Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bronte Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bronte Sisters (1979)?
- In US, The Bronte Sisters is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 The Bronte Sisters worth watching?
- The Bronte Sisters holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bronte Sisters?
- The Bronte Sisters stars Isabelle Adjani, Marie-France Pisier, Isabelle Huppert, Pascal Greggory and Patrick Magee.
- When was The Bronte Sisters released?
- The Bronte Sisters was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.