Movie

Washington Square

“She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.”

★ 6.2(50)19971h 55m

Washington Square is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Washington Square

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Good to know

Director: Agnieszka Holland
Release date: 1997-10-10
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: French
Box office: $1,851,761
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alchemy Filmworks

Washington Square — trailer

About Washington Square

Washington Square is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Agnieszka Holland, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney and Maggie Smith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Washington Square in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

new york citybased on novel or booksingle fathermarriage for moneyolder woman younger man relationshipwoman directorspinster19th centuryfather daughter relationship1870sromantic drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Washington Square in Canada?+

In Canada, Washington Square is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Washington Square on Netflix?+

Washington Square is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Washington Square?+

Washington Square has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Washington Square?+

Washington Square stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, Ben Chaplin and Judith Ivey.

When did Washington Square come out?+

Washington Square is a 1997 movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.

What genre is Washington Square?+

Washington Square is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Washington Square?+

Washington Square was directed by Agnieszka Holland.