

A Kind of Loving
“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.
Where to watch A Kind of Loving in United States
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Where is A Kind of Loving streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV | — |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange 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. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel.
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
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 Arthur '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 60 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
Victor Arthur 'Vic' Brown

June Ritchie
Ingrid Rothwell

Thora Hird
Mrs. Rothwell

Bert Palmer
Mr. Geoffrey Brown

Pat Keen
Christine Harris

James Bolam
Jeff

Jack Smethurst
Conroy
Gwen Nelson
Mrs. Brown

John Ronane
Draughtsman
David Mahlowe
David Harris
Patsy Rowlands
Dorothy
Michael Deacon
Les
A Kind of Loving — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Kind of Loving in United States?
A Kind of Loving is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸Is A Kind of Loving on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — A Kind of Loving is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸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 60 ratings.











