The Lovers! (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1973, The Lovers! is a comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Wise, running about 88 minutes. “I've heard it called some things, but Percy Filth just takes the biscuit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reprising the television series roles which first made them household names, Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox star as Geoffrey Scrimshaw and Beryl Battersby, a hesitant, inexperienced, young couple attempting to negotiate the sexual minefield of the ‘permissive’ society. This big-screen transfer of Jack Rosenthal’s hugely likeable sitcom sees old-fashioned girl Beryl continuing to slap down the advances of her frustrated boyfriend, whose clumsy attempts to initiate ‘Percy Filth’ suggest he’s not quite up to speed himself! Like everyone else, Geoffrey and Beryl want to fall in love – or they think they do; like everyone else, since Adam and Eve. But Adam and Eve didn’t live in Manchester in 1972…
Who’s in it. The Lovers! stars Richard Beckinsale as Geoffrey Scrimshaw, Paula Wilcox as Beryl Battersby, Susan Littler as Sandra and Rosalind Ayres as Veronica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Lovers! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lovers! page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovers! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovers! (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lovers! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lovers! worth watching?
- The Lovers! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lovers!?
- The Lovers! stars Richard Beckinsale, Paula Wilcox, Susan Littler, Rosalind Ayres and Anthony Naylor.
- When was The Lovers! released?
- The Lovers! was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.