Bartleby (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, Bartleby is a drama film directed by Anthony Friedman, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. An asocial and enigmatic office clerk refuses to do his work, leaving it up to his boss to decide what should be done with him.
Who’s in it. Bartleby stars Paul Scofield as The Accountant, John McEnery as Bartleby, Thorley Walters as The Colleague and Colin Jeavons as Tucker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bartleby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bartleby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bartleby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bartleby (1970)?
- In GB, Bartleby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bartleby worth watching?
- Bartleby holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bartleby?
- Bartleby stars Paul Scofield, John McEnery, Thorley Walters, Colin Jeavons and Raymond Mason.
- When was Bartleby released?
- Bartleby was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.