Movie

The Slender Thread

“When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…”

★ 7.1(52)19651h 38m

The Slender Thread is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Slender Thread

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Good to know

Director: Sydney Pollack
Release date: 1965-12-15
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Slender Thread — trailer

About The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread is a 1965 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft and Telly Savalas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Slender Thread in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up the number and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs Alan she took a load of pills, and he secretly tries to get help. During this time, he learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die. Can Alan get the cavalry to save her in time before it's too late?

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Alan Newell

Anne Bancroft

Inga Dyson

Telly Savalas

Dr. Joe Coburn

Steven Hill

Mark Dyson

Ed Asner

Det. Judd Ridley

Indus Arthur

Marian

Paul Newlan

Sgt. Harry Ward

Dabney Coleman

Charlie

H.M. Wynant

Doctor Morris

Robert F. Hoy

Patrolman Steve Peters

Greg Jarvis

Chris Dyson

Jason Wingreen

Medical Technician

Themes & keywords

race against timesuicide attemptsonseattle, washingtonoverdosemarriagefishermantelephoneworkplacecrisis linepsychologistdiscothequehelp linepolice searchfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Slender Thread in Canada?+

In Canada, The Slender Thread is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Slender Thread on Netflix?+

The Slender Thread is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Slender Thread?+

The Slender Thread has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Slender Thread?+

The Slender Thread stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill and Ed Asner.

When did The Slender Thread come out?+

The Slender Thread is a 1965 movie directed by Sydney Pollack.

What genre is The Slender Thread?+

The Slender Thread is Drama film.

Who directed The Slender Thread?+

The Slender Thread was directed by Sydney Pollack.