The Road Builder (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, The Road Builder is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Alastair Reid, running about 98 minutes. “A lonely woman in a decaying mansion... A young stranger on a big, black bike.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there is more to Billy than meets the eye. Based on the novel Nest in a Fallen Tree by Joy Cowley.
Who’s in it. The Road Builder stars Patricia Neal as Maura Prince, Pamela Brown as Mrs. Edith Prince, Graham Crowden as Mr. Bolton and Jean Anderson as Mrs. Millicent McMurtrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Road Builder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road Builder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road Builder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road Builder (1971)?
- In US, The Road Builder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Road Builder worth watching?
- The Road Builder holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road Builder?
- The Road Builder stars Patricia Neal, Pamela Brown, Graham Crowden, Jean Anderson and Yootha Joyce.
- When was The Road Builder released?
- The Road Builder was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.