The Tamarind Seed (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, The Tamarind Seed is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 125 minutes. “The Tamarind Seed . . . where love grows and passion flowers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a Caribbean holiday, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian agent.
Who’s in it. The Tamarind Seed stars Julie Andrews as Judith Farrow, Omar Sharif as Feodor Sverdlov, Anthony Quayle as Jack Loder and Dan O'Herlihy as Fergus Stephenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Tamarind Seed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tamarind Seed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tamarind Seed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tamarind Seed (1974)?
- In US, The Tamarind Seed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tamarind Seed worth watching?
- The Tamarind Seed holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tamarind Seed?
- The Tamarind Seed stars Julie Andrews, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quayle, Dan O'Herlihy and Sylvia Syms.
- When was The Tamarind Seed released?
- The Tamarind Seed was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.