The Receptionist (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Receptionist is a drama film directed by Jenny Lu, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Weighed down by financial problems, Tina takes a job as a receptionist at an illegal massage parlour in London. As she slowly gets to know the women who work there, Tina is forced to question her values and morals. But how far will she be drawn into this world, and can she avoid losing herself in the process?
Who’s in it. The Receptionist stars Teresa Daley as Tina, Amanda Fan as Mei, Josh Whitehouse as Frank and Lorraine Stanley as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Receptionist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Receptionist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Receptionist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Receptionist (2017)?
- In GB, The Receptionist is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Receptionist worth watching?
- The Receptionist holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Receptionist?
- The Receptionist stars Teresa Daley, Amanda Fan, Josh Whitehouse, Lorraine Stanley and Neal Ward.
- When was The Receptionist released?
- The Receptionist was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.