Movie

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

“A love story unlike any you've ever seen.”

★ 5.8(14)19911h 41m

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Simon Callow
Release date: 1991-03-28
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $184,890
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Merchant Ivory Productions

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe — trailer

About The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is a 1991 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Simon Callow, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine and Cork Hubbert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ballad of the Sad Cafe in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Miss Amelia

Keith Carradine

Marvin Macy

Cork Hubbert

Cousin Lymon

Rod Steiger

Rev. Willin

Austin Pendleton

Lawyer Taylor

Beth Dixon

Mary Hale

Lanny Flaherty

Merlie Ryan

Mert Hatfield

Stumpy McPhail

Earl Hindman

Henry Macy

Anne Pitoniak

Mrs. McPhail

Frederick Johnson

Jeff

Lauri Raymond

Sadie Ricketts

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ballad of the Sad Cafe in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe on Netflix?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe stars Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert, Rod Steiger and Austin Pendleton.

When did The Ballad of the Sad Cafe come out?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is a 1991 movie directed by Simon Callow.

What genre is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is Drama, Romance, Comedy and Mystery film.

Who directed The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?+

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was directed by Simon Callow.