Movie

A Kind of Loving

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

★ 7.1(61)19621h 52m

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Good to know

Director: John Schlesinger
Release date: 1962-04-12
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $581,138
Budget: $213,084
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Vic Films Productions

A Kind of Loving — trailer

About A Kind of Loving

A Kind of Loving is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by John Schlesinger, starring Alan Bates, June Ritchie and Thora Hird. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Kind of Loving in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alan Bates

Victor '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

Themes & keywords

northern englandbased on novel or bookworking classblack and whitekitchen sink realismforced marriagemanchester1960sunplanned pregnancybritish new wavefather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipdraughtsmaninterfering mother-in-law

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Kind of Loving in Canada?+

A Kind of Loving is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Kind of Loving on Netflix?+

A Kind of Loving is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Kind of Loving?+

A Kind of Loving has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in A Kind of Loving?+

A Kind of Loving stars Alan Bates, June Ritchie, Thora Hird, Bert Palmer and Pat Keen.

When did A Kind of Loving come out?+

A Kind of Loving is a 1962 movie directed by John Schlesinger.

What genre is A Kind of Loving?+

A Kind of Loving is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed A Kind of Loving?+

A Kind of Loving was directed by John Schlesinger.