The Body (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1970, The Body is a documentary film directed by Roy Battersby, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychedelic documentary of the body electric, with music by Pink Floyd. The film was directed and produced by Roy Battersby. The film's narrators, Frank Finlay and Vanessa Redgrave, provide commentary that combines the knowledge of human biologists and anatomical experts. The film's soundtrack, Music from the Body, was composed by Ron Geesin and Roger Waters.
Who’s in it. The Body stars Vanessa Redgrave as Narrator, Frank Finlay as Narrator, Arthur Armitage as Self and Johnny Claydon as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Body has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Body worth watching?
- The Body holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body?
- The Body stars Vanessa Redgrave, Frank Finlay, Arthur Armitage, Johnny Claydon and Sadie Corre.
- When was The Body released?
- The Body was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.