The Designated Mourner (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Designated Mourner is a drama film directed by David Hare, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack and Judy are husband and wife, and Howard is Judy's father. They live in some fictional undemocratic and repressive country, and tell us a story about their lives, mostly from Jack's point of view.
Who’s in it. The Designated Mourner stars Mike Nichols as Jack, Miranda Richardson as Judy and David de Keyser as Howard.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Designated Mourner 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 The Designated Mourner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Designated Mourner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Designated Mourner (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Designated Mourner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Designated Mourner worth watching?
- The Designated Mourner holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Designated Mourner?
- The Designated Mourner stars Mike Nichols, Miranda Richardson and David de Keyser.
- When was The Designated Mourner released?
- The Designated Mourner was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.