Accident (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1967, Accident is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 105 minutes. “The story of a love triangle... and the four people trapped in it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stephen is a professor at Oxford University who is caught in a rut and feels trapped by his life in both academia and marriage. One of his students, William, is engaged to the beautiful Anna, and Stephen becomes enamored of the younger woman. These three people become linked together by a horrible car crash, with flashbacks providing details into the lives of each person and their connection to the others in this brooding English drama.
Who’s in it. Accident stars Dirk Bogarde as Stephen, Stanley Baker as Charley, Jacqueline Sassard as Anna and Michael York as William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Accident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Accident page.
If you liked it. Fans of Accident tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accident (1967)?
- In US, Accident is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Accident worth watching?
- Accident holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Accident?
- Accident stars Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Jacqueline Sassard, Michael York and Vivien Merchant.
- When was Accident released?
- Accident was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.