The Caretaker (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, The Caretaker is a drama film directed by Clive Donner, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Aston, a quiet, reserved man, lives alone in a top-floor cluttered room of a small abandoned house in a poor London district. He befriends and takes in Mac Davies, an old derelict who has been fired from a menial job in a café. In time Aston offers him a job as caretaker of the house. Aston's brother, Mick - a taunting, quasi-sadist - harasses the derelict when his brother is away, countermanding his orders...
Who’s in it. The Caretaker stars Alan Bates as Mick, Donald Pleasence as Mac Davies / Bernard Jenkins, Robert Shaw as Aston and Harold Pinter as Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Caretaker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Caretaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Caretaker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Caretaker (1964)?
- In GB, The Caretaker is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Caretaker worth watching?
- The Caretaker holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Caretaker?
- The Caretaker stars Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw and Harold Pinter.