The Landlord (1970) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, The Landlord is a comédie and drame film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 112 minutes. “Watch the landlord get his.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of buying a building in a black ghetto in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Initially, his intention is to evict the black tenants and convert the building into a posh flat. But Elgar is not one to be bound by yesterday's urges, and soon he has other thoughts on his mind.
Who’s in it. The Landlord stars Beau Bridges as Elgar Enders, Lee Grant as Joyce Enders, Diana Sands as Francine "Fanny" Johnson and Pearl Bailey as Marge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Landlord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Landlord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Landlord tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Landlord (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Landlord change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Landlord worth watching?
- The Landlord holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Landlord?
- The Landlord stars Beau Bridges, Lee Grant, Diana Sands, Pearl Bailey and Walter Brooke.
- When was The Landlord released?
- The Landlord was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.