Alvin Purple (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Alvin Purple is a comedy film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 95 minutes. “We did it for Alvin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alvin is your average guy, except for the fact women find him irresistible and chase him everywhere. He tries to avoid them and get psychiatric help but gets used by the psychiatrists as a gigolo to treat other patients instead.
Who’s in it. Alvin Purple stars Graeme Blundell as Alvin Purple, Abigail as Girl in See-Through, Lynette Curran as First Sugar Girl and Christine Amor as Peggy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alvin Purple has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alvin Purple page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alvin Purple tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alvin Purple (1973)?
- In AU, Alvin Purple is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alvin Purple worth watching?
- Alvin Purple holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alvin Purple?
- Alvin Purple stars Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran, Christine Amor and Dina Mann.
- When was Alvin Purple released?
- Alvin Purple was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.