To the Lighthouse (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1983, To the Lighthouse is a drama and tv movie film directed by Colin Gregg, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A faithful dramatization of Virginia Woolf's novel. A lecturer, his family, the spinster Aunt Lily, an old friend, and a student, Charles Tansley, spend a summer in an isolated house in Cornwall just before World War I. The stern Mr. Ramsay scolds everybody, while Mrs. Ramsay is the linchpin in keeping the family together. Aunt Lily paints, and the family talk about sailing to the lighthouse, but the trip is always postponed.
Who’s in it. To the Lighthouse stars Kenneth Branagh as Charles Tansley, Rosemary Harris as Mrs. Ramsay, Michael Gough as Mr. Ramsay and Suzanne Bertish as Lily Briscoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, To the Lighthouse 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 To the Lighthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of To the Lighthouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To the Lighthouse (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To the Lighthouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To the Lighthouse worth watching?
- To the Lighthouse holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To the Lighthouse?
- To the Lighthouse stars Kenneth Branagh, Rosemary Harris, Michael Gough, Suzanne Bertish and Lynsey Baxter.
- When was To the Lighthouse released?
- To the Lighthouse was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.