Movie

Walter

★ 5.9(10)19821h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 1982-11-02
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: ITV Central

About Walter

Walter is a 1982 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford and Arthur Whybrow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Walter in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June", was released in 1983 and set 19 years later in time. In the United States, these two are sometimes bundled together under the title "Loving Walter".

Cast

Ian McKellen

Walter

Barbara Jefford

Sarah - Walter's mother

Arthur Whybrow

Walter's father

Tony Melody

Mr. Hingley

David Ryall

Mr. Richards

Linda Polan

Miss Rushden

Keith Allen

Mike - Stockroom

Lesley Clare O'Neill

Jean - Stockroom

Paula Tilbrook

Mrs. Ashby

Marjorie Yates

Social Worker

Jim Broadbent

Joseph - Orderly

Kenny Ireland

Angus - Orderly

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Walter in Mexico?+

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

Is Walter on Netflix?+

Walter is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Walter?+

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

Who stars in Walter?+

Walter stars Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody and David Ryall.

When did Walter come out?+

Walter is a 1982 movie directed by Stephen Frears.

What genre is Walter?+

Walter is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Walter?+

Walter was directed by Stephen Frears.