A Delicate Balance (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1973, A Delicate Balance is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 133 minutes. “The sister who drank too much. The daughter who divorced too much. They're all there when Tobias and Agnes have their little get-together and tear-apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In their nice Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.
Who’s in it. A Delicate Balance stars Katharine Hepburn as Agnes, Paul Scofield as Tobias, Lee Remick as Julia and Kate Reid as Claire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Delicate Balance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Delicate Balance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Delicate Balance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Delicate Balance (1973)?
- In US, A Delicate Balance is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Delicate Balance worth watching?
- A Delicate Balance holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Delicate Balance?
- A Delicate Balance stars Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Kate Reid and Joseph Cotten.
- When was A Delicate Balance released?
- A Delicate Balance was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.