Garbo Talks (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Garbo Talks is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 103 minutes. “Sometimes you can catch a star...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo. Gilbert, wanting to do this last thing for her, sets out on a wild goose chase through the streets of New York City to track down the iconic star, at the expense of his personal life and much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa. Can he find Garbo before it's too late?
Who’s in it. Garbo Talks stars Anne Bancroft as Estelle Rolfe, Ron Silver as Gilbert Rolfe, Carrie Fisher as Lisa Rolfe and Catherine Hicks as Jane Mortimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Garbo Talks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Garbo Talks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Garbo Talks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Garbo Talks (1984)?
- In US, Garbo Talks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Garbo Talks worth watching?
- Garbo Talks holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Garbo Talks?
- Garbo Talks stars Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Hicks and Steven Hill.
- When was Garbo Talks released?
- Garbo Talks was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.