Walter (1982) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1982 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1982, Walter is a drame and téléfilm film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June", was released in 1983 and set 19 years later in time. In the United States, these two are sometimes bundled together under the title "Loving Walter".

Who’s in it. Walter stars Ian McKellen as Walter, Barbara Jefford as Sarah - Walter's mother, Arthur Whybrow as Walter's father and Tony Melody as Mr. Hingley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Walter has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Walter tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Walter (1982)?
In Royaume-Uni, Walter is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Walter worth watching?
Walter holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and téléfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Walter?
Walter stars Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody and David Ryall.
When was Walter released?
Walter was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.