The Collector (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1965, The Collector is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by William Wyler, running about 119 minutes. “Almost a love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Freddie is an inept bank clerk with no future. His only hobby is collecting butterflies, which gives him a feeling of power and control that is otherwise totally missing from his life. He comes into a large sum of money and buys himself a country house. Still unable to make himself at ease socially, he starts to plan on acquiring a girlfriend - in the same manner as he collects butterflies. He prepares the cellar of the house to be a collecting jar and stalks his victim over several days.
Who’s in it. The Collector stars Terence Stamp as Freddie Clegg, Samantha Eggar as Miranda Grey, Mona Washbourne as Aunt Annie and Maurice Dallimore as The Neighbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Collector has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Collector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Collector tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Collector (1965)?
- In US, The Collector is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Collector worth watching?
- The Collector holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Collector?
- The Collector stars Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, Mona Washbourne, Maurice Dallimore and Edina Ronay.
- When was The Collector released?
- The Collector was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.