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A Kind of Loving

1962·Movie·12·112 min·★ 7.1(62)

“A kind of loving that knew no wrong until it was too late!”

As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she is pregnant and Vic has to reconcile how he thought his life would go with what life actually has in store for him.

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United StatesShout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex—
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player
CanadaTubi TV, Plex—
France—Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner

About A Kind of Loving

A Kind of Loving is a 1962 English-language drama and romance film directed by John Schlesinger. The cast is led by Alan Bates, June Ritchie, Thora Hird. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.

A Kind of Loving was produced by Vic Films Productions, Joseph Janni Production, and Waterhall Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 12, 1962, and carries a 12 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
John Schlesinger
Writers
Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall
Release date
April 12, 1962
Original language
English
Age rating
12
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Vic Films Productions, Joseph Janni Production, Waterhall Productions
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A Kind of Loving cast & crew

A Kind of Loving was directed by John Schlesinger and written by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall.

The cast features Alan Bates as Victor 'Vic' Brown, June Ritchie as Ingrid Rothwell, Thora Hird as Mrs. Rothwell, Bert Palmer as Mr. Geoffrey Brown, Pat Keen as Christine Harris, and James Bolam as Jeff.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ron Grainer, cinematography is by Denys N. Coop, and it was produced by Joseph Janni.

Is A Kind of Loving worth watching?

A Kind of Loving holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 62 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, A Kind of Loving is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of A Kind of Loving

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Victor 'Vic' Brown

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June Ritchie

Ingrid Rothwell

Thora Hird

Thora Hird

Mrs. Rothwell

Bert Palmer

Bert Palmer

Mr. Geoffrey Brown

Pat Keen

Pat Keen

Christine Harris

James Bolam

James Bolam

Jeff

Jack Smethurst

Jack Smethurst

Conroy

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Gwen Nelson

Mrs. Brown

John Ronane

John Ronane

Draughtsman

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David Mahlowe

David Harris

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Patsy Rowlands

Dorothy

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Michael Deacon

Les

A Kind of Loving — FAQs

▸Where can I watch A Kind of Loving in India?

A Kind of Loving is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch A Kind of Loving in the US?

In the US, A Kind of Loving is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Shout! Factory TV.

▸Where can I watch A Kind of Loving in the UK?

In the UK, A Kind of Loving is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is A Kind of Loving in?

A Kind of Loving is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is A Kind of Loving?

A Kind of Loving runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

▸What is A Kind of Loving rated?

A Kind of Loving is rated 12. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 62 ratings.

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