Waterloo Road (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1945, Waterloo Road is a drama, war and romance film directed by Sidney Gilliat, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. During WW2 a former railway employee who had been drafted, goes AWOL to hunt down the spiv and draft dodger who is having an affair with his wife.
Who’s in it. Waterloo Road stars John Mills as Jim Colter, Stewart Granger as Ted Purvis, Alastair Sim as Dr. Montgomery and Joy Shelton as Tillie Colter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Waterloo Road 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 Waterloo Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterloo Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterloo Road (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waterloo Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waterloo Road worth watching?
- Waterloo Road holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterloo Road?
- Waterloo Road stars John Mills, Stewart Granger, Alastair Sim, Joy Shelton and Alison Leggatt.
- When was Waterloo Road released?
- Waterloo Road was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.
