Girl Stroke Boy (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, Girl Stroke Boy is a comedy and drama film directed by Bob Kellett, running about 86 minutes. “'We haven't lost a son, we've gained a... ?'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Middle-class parents are confounded when their son brings home his new partner: an elegant, confusingly androgynous West Indian.
Who’s in it. Girl Stroke Boy stars Joan Greenwood as Lettice Mason, Michael Hordern as George Mason, Clive Francis as Laurie and Peter Straker as Jo Delaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Girl Stroke Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl Stroke Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl Stroke Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl Stroke Boy (1971)?
- In US, Girl Stroke Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Girl Stroke Boy worth watching?
- Girl Stroke Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girl Stroke Boy?
- Girl Stroke Boy stars Joan Greenwood, Michael Hordern, Clive Francis, Peter Straker and Patricia Routledge.
- When was Girl Stroke Boy released?
- Girl Stroke Boy was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.