Tea and Sympathy
“Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?”
A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.
Where to watch Tea and Sympathy in United States
Can I watch Tea and Sympathy in United States? Tea and Sympathy isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Tea and Sympathy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, LaCinetek |
About Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy is a 1956 English-language drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Deborah Kerr, John Kerr, Leif Erickson. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tea and Sympathy was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 1956. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- Robert Anderson
- Release date
- September 27, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Tea and Sympathy cast & crew
Tea and Sympathy was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Robert Anderson.
The cast features Deborah Kerr as Laura Reynolds, John Kerr as Tom Robinson Lee, Leif Erickson as Bill Reynolds, Edward Andrews as Herb Lee, Darryl Hickman as Al, and Norma Crane as Ellie Martin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adolph Deutsch, cinematography is by John Alton, and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Is Tea and Sympathy worth watching?
Tea and Sympathy holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 62 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Tea and Sympathy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tea and Sympathy
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Cast of Tea and Sympathy
Deborah Kerr
Laura Reynolds
John Kerr
Tom Robinson Lee
Leif Erickson
Bill Reynolds
Edward Andrews
Herb Lee
Darryl Hickman
Al
Norma Crane
Ellie Martin
Dean Jones
Ollie
Jacqueline deWit
Lilly Sears
Mary Alan Hokanson
Mary Williams
Kip King
Ted
Tom Laughlin
Ralph
Ralph Votrian
Steve
Tea and Sympathy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tea and Sympathy in United States?
Tea and Sympathy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tea and Sympathy in?
Tea and Sympathy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tea and Sympathy?
Tea and Sympathy runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Tea and Sympathy rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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