Walter (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Walter is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June", was released in 1983 and set 19 years later in time. In the United States, these two are sometimes bundled together under the title "Loving Walter".
Who’s in it. Walter stars Ian McKellen as Walter, Barbara Jefford as Sarah - Walter's mother, Arthur Whybrow as Walter's father and Tony Melody as Mr. Hingley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Walter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walter (1982)?
- In GB, Walter is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walter worth watching?
- Walter holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walter?
- Walter stars Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody and David Ryall.