Washington Square
“She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.”
In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
Where to watch Washington Square in United States
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Where is Washington Square streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Washington Square
Washington Square is a 1997 English-language drama and romance film directed by Agnieszka Holland. The cast is led by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Washington Square was produced by Alchemy Filmworks, Caravan Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 1997, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Writers
- Carol Doyle
- Release date
- October 10, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Alchemy Filmworks, Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Washington Square cast & crew
Washington Square was directed by Agnieszka Holland and written by Carol Doyle.
The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper, Albert Finney as Dr. Austin Sloper, Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman, Ben Chaplin as Morris Townsend, Judith Ivey as Aunt Elizabeth Almond, and Arthur Laupus as Mr. Almond.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, cinematography is by Jerzy Zieliński, and it was produced by Julie Bergman Sender and Roger Birnbaum.
Is Washington Square worth watching?
Washington Square holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Washington Square is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Washington Square
Washington Square 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 Washington Square
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Catherine Sloper
Albert Finney
Dr. Austin Sloper
Maggie Smith
Aunt Lavinia Penniman
Ben Chaplin
Morris Townsend
Judith Ivey
Aunt Elizabeth Almond
Arthur Laupus
Mr. Almond
Jennifer Garner
Marian Almond
Robert Stanton
Arthur Townsend
Betsy Brantley
Mrs. Montgomery
Nancy Daly
Maureen (Maid)
Sara Ruzicka
Young Catherine Sloper
Rachel Layne Sacrey
Sarah Almond
Washington Square — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Washington Square in United States?
Washington Square 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 Washington Square in?
Washington Square is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Washington Square?
Washington Square runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Washington Square rated?
Washington Square is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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