The Attendant (1993) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1993 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1993, The Attendant is a fantastique and drame film directed by Isaac Julien, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Memory mixes with desire as a museum attendant is caught up in sado-masochistic fantasies inspired by a 19th century painting of slaves in chains called Scene on the coast of Africa. The man remembers his past as a singer and delivers Dido's lament from Purcell's opera.
Who’s in it. The Attendant stars Thomas Baptiste as The Attendant, Cleo Sylvestre and John Wilson as Visitor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Attendant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Attendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Attendant tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Attendant (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Attendant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Attendant worth watching?
- The Attendant holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Attendant?
- The Attendant stars Thomas Baptiste, Cleo Sylvestre and John Wilson.
- When was The Attendant released?
- The Attendant was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.