Northanger Abbey (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Northanger Abbey is a drama and romance film directed by Giles Foster, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of intrigue, adventure and romance, this enchanting, remastered dramatization captures the romance of Jane Austin's classic novel "Northanger Abbey".
Who’s in it. Northanger Abbey stars Katharine Schlesinger as Catherine Morland, Peter Firth as Henry Tilney, Robert Hardy as General Tilney and Googie Withers as Mrs Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Northanger Abbey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northanger Abbey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Northanger Abbey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northanger Abbey (1986)?
- In US, Northanger Abbey is available to stream on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Northanger Abbey worth watching?
- Northanger Abbey holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Northanger Abbey?
- Northanger Abbey stars Katharine Schlesinger, Peter Firth, Robert Hardy, Googie Withers and Cassie Stuart.
- When was Northanger Abbey released?
- Northanger Abbey was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.