Movie

Going Gently

★ 7.5(2)19811h 10m

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Where to watch Going Gently

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 1981-06-05
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Going Gently

Going Gently is a 1981 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Judi Dench, Norman Wisdom and Fulton Mackay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Going Gently in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Play about two elderly cancer patients suffering in hospital.

Cast

Judi Dench

Sister Scarli

Norman Wisdom

Bernard Flood

Fulton Mackay

Austin Miller

Stephanie Cole

Gladys Flood

Margaret Whiting

Sister Marvin

Peter Attard

George Flood

Ray Hassett

Priest

Garry Cooper

Orderly

Ivan Steward

Orderly

Bill Dean

Painter

John Mulcahy

Painter

Ann Queensberry

Iris Voluntary Worker

Themes & keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Going Gently in Canada?+

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

Is Going Gently on Netflix?+

Going Gently is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Going Gently?+

Going Gently has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Going Gently?+

Going Gently stars Judi Dench, Norman Wisdom, Fulton Mackay, Stephanie Cole and Margaret Whiting.

When did Going Gently come out?+

Going Gently is a 1981 movie directed by Stephen Frears.

What genre is Going Gently?+

Going Gently is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Going Gently?+

Going Gently was directed by Stephen Frears.