Harnessing Peacocks (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1993, Harnessing Peacocks is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by James Cellan Jones, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Sir John Mills, Peter Davison and Serena Scott Thomas star in this warm, funny and romantic story of a woman forced to make a new life for herself in a Cornish seaside town. Based on Mary Wesley’s bestselling novel, «Harnessing Peacocks» is adapted by the multi-award-winning Andrew Davies.
Who’s in it. Harnessing Peacocks stars Serena Scott Thomas as Hebe Rutter, Peter Davison as Jim Huxtable, John Mills as Bernard Quigley and Nicholas Le Prevost as Mungo Duff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Harnessing Peacocks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harnessing Peacocks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harnessing Peacocks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harnessing Peacocks (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harnessing Peacocks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harnessing Peacocks worth watching?
- Harnessing Peacocks holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harnessing Peacocks?
- Harnessing Peacocks stars Serena Scott Thomas, Peter Davison, John Mills, Nicholas Le Prevost and Renée Asherson.
- When was Harnessing Peacocks released?
- Harnessing Peacocks was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.