Movie

The Draughtsman's Contract

“A landscape of lust and cunning.”

★ 7.1(267)19821h 48m

The Draughtsman's Contract is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Peter Greenaway
Release date: 1982-11-12
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Dutch
Box office: $2,256,246
Budget: $370,800
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BFI

The Draughtsman's Contract — trailer

About The Draughtsman's Contract

The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 movie in the History, Mystery and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman and Dave Hill. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 267 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Draughtsman's Contract in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.

Cast

Anthony Higgins

Mr. Neville

Janet Suzman

Virginia Herbert

Dave Hill

Herbert

Anne-Louise Lambert

Sarah Talmann

Hugh Fraser

Mr. Talmann

Neil Cunningham

Thomas Noyes

David Meyer

Poulenc Brother

Tony Meyer

Poulenc Brother

Nicholas Amer

Mr Parkes

Suzan Crowley

Mrs Pierpont

Lynda La Plante

Mrs Clement

Michael Feast

The Statue

Themes & keywords

adulterydrawing and paintingwitshiresouthhampton17th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Draughtsman's Contract on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Draughtsman's Contract on Netflix?+

The Draughtsman's Contract is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Draughtsman's Contract?+

The Draughtsman's Contract has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Draughtsman's Contract?+

The Draughtsman's Contract stars Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Anne-Louise Lambert and Hugh Fraser.

When did The Draughtsman's Contract come out?+

The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 movie directed by Peter Greenaway.

What genre is The Draughtsman's Contract?+

The Draughtsman's Contract is History, Mystery and Comedy film.

Who directed The Draughtsman's Contract?+

The Draughtsman's Contract was directed by Peter Greenaway.