The Go-Between
“In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.”
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
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Where is The Go-Between streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | LaCinetek | Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Go-Between
The Go-Between is a 1971 English-language drama and romance film directed by Joseph Losey. The cast is led by Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Go-Between was produced by EMI Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 16, 1971, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Writers
- Harold Pinter
- Release date
- June 16, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- EMI Films
The Go-Between cast & crew
The Go-Between was directed by Joseph Losey and written by Harold Pinter.
The cast features Julie Christie as Lady Marian Trimingham, Alan Bates as Ted Burgess, Edward Fox as Hugh Trimingham, Michael Redgrave as The Older Leo Colston, Dominic Guard as The Young Leo Colston, and Margaret Leighton as Mrs Maudsley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by Gerry Fisher, and it was produced by John Heyman and Norman Priggen.
Is The Go-Between worth watching?
The Go-Between holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 161 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Go-Between is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Go-Between
The Go-Between isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Go-Between
Julie Christie
Lady Marian Trimingham
Alan Bates
Ted Burgess
Edward Fox
Hugh Trimingham
Michael Redgrave
The Older Leo Colston
Dominic Guard
The Young Leo Colston
Margaret Leighton
Mrs Maudsley
Michael Gough
Mr Maudsley
Richard Gibson
Marcus Maudsley
Simon Hume-Kendall
Denys
Roger Lloyd Pack
Charles
Amaryllis Garnett
Kate
Keith Buckley
Stubbs
The Go-Between — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Go-Between in United States?
The Go-Between 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 The Go-Between in?
The Go-Between is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Go-Between?
The Go-Between runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Go-Between rated?
The Go-Between is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 161 ratings.
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