A Bigger Splash (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, A Bigger Splash is a drama and documentary film directed by Jack Hazan, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A fictionalised biopic about the end of David Hockney's relationship with Peter Schlesinger which was named after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.
Who’s in it. A Bigger Splash stars David Hockney as Self, Peter Schlesinger as Self, Celia Birtwell as Self and Mo McDermott as Self (Friend), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Bigger Splash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bigger Splash page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bigger Splash tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bigger Splash (1973)?
- In US, A Bigger Splash is available to stream on Metrograph and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Bigger Splash worth watching?
- A Bigger Splash holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bigger Splash?
- A Bigger Splash stars David Hockney, Peter Schlesinger, Celia Birtwell, Mo McDermott and Henry Geldzahler.