Movie

A Taste of Honey

“We don’t ask for life. We have it thrust upon us.”

★ 7.1(116)19611h 40m

A Taste of Honey is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tony Richardson
Release date: 1961-10-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $153,814
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Woodfall Film Productions

A Taste of Honey — trailer

About A Taste of Honey

A Taste of Honey is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Richardson, starring Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin and Paul Danquah. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Taste of Honey in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.

Cast

Rita Tushingham

Murray Melvin

Geoffrey Ingham

Paul Danquah

Jimmy

Dora Bryan

Helen

Robert Stephens

Peter Smith

Michael Bilton

Landlord

Eunice Black

Schoolteacher

David Boliver

Bert

Margo Cunningham

Landlady

Rosalie Williams

Nurse

Veronica Howard

Gladys

Moira Kaye

Doris

Themes & keywords

friendshipsingle parentparent child relationshipbased on play or musicalfamily relationshipscoming of ageinterracial relationshipworking classsingle motherteenage pregnancykitchen sink realismfree cinemabritish new waveindependent filmdepressing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Taste of Honey in United States?+

In United States, you can stream A Taste of Honey on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is A Taste of Honey on Netflix?+

A Taste of Honey is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM and HBO Max.

How long is A Taste of Honey?+

A Taste of Honey has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Taste of Honey?+

A Taste of Honey stars Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin, Paul Danquah, Dora Bryan and Robert Stephens.

When did A Taste of Honey come out?+

A Taste of Honey is a 1961 movie directed by Tony Richardson.

What genre is A Taste of Honey?+

A Taste of Honey is Drama film.

Who directed A Taste of Honey?+

A Taste of Honey was directed by Tony Richardson.