Stork (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1971, Stork is a comedy film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 85 minutes. “There's a little bit of Stork in all of us” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stork is a gangly young man, a virgin with an overactive imagination who thinks he’s a revolutionary. Bored with a design job at General Motors Holden in Melbourne, he drops out and moves into a share house with his mate Westy. He daydreams his way through life, bungling job interviews, upsetting ‘respectable’ people, and getting drunk. The only girl in the house, Anna resists Stork’s advances, because she’s already involved with the other two resident males, Tony and Clyde. But when she becomes pregnant and Clyde and Anna decide to marry, Stork, Tony, Clyde and Westy are shocked when they realize that either one of the foursome could be the father. Then the fun begins....
Who’s in it. Stork stars Bruce Spence as Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Jacki Weaver as Anna, Graeme Blundell as Westy and Helmut Bakaitis as Clyde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Stork 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 Stork page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stork tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stork (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stork change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stork worth watching?
- Stork holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stork?
- Stork stars Bruce Spence, Jacki Weaver, Graeme Blundell, Helmut Bakaitis and Sean Myers.
- When was Stork released?
- Stork was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.