The Servant

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The Servant

1964,

1h 55m,

Drama

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90%

52 Reviews

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89%

2,500+ Ratings

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90%

Tomatometer

52 Reviews

89%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

Posh Tony (James Fox) hires the seemingly proper and very attentive Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) as his manservant. Soon Tony's lady friend, Susan (Wendy Craig) disapproves of the ever-unflappable Barrett, which causes a strain in the couple's relationship. When Barrett's "sister" Vera (Sarah Miles) arrives to stay, the situation descends into depravity, with the servant vying to become the new master of the house.

Critics Consensus

Thanks in no small part to stellar work from director Joseph Losey and screenwriter Harold Pinter, The Servant strikes at class divisions with artful precision.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Sep 10, 2021

4/5

The drama is masterfully done and exquisitely played...

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TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

Apr 8, 2020

The film on its most meaningful level is acid splashed into the wound of class distinction. But it is best enjoyed simply as a slick, spooky, frequently spellbinding study of corruption.

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John Russell Taylor

Sight & Sound

Apr 8, 2020

Even at his worst Losey is never dull, and here he is pretty consistently at his best.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

Aug 9, 2024

4.5/5

Its theme of roles’ reversal, intriguing character studies and subtle politics of power and control make it one of Britain’s most memorable cinematic creations.

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Penelope Gilliatt

Observer (UK)

Mar 7, 2024

The thing that is most exhilarating about the film is that it has been written by someone who is obviously excited by the cinema and made by someone who obviously respects words.

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Oct 6, 2023

3/4

a twisted, dark, and wildly unpredictable psychodrama

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Hugo Barrett

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Synopsis

Posh Tony (James Fox) hires the seemingly proper and very attentive Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) as his manservant. Soon Tony's lady friend, Susan (Wendy Craig) disapproves of the ever-unflappable Barrett, which causes a strain in the couple's relationship. When Barrett's "sister" Vera (Sarah Miles) arrives to stay, the situation descends into depravity, with the servant vying to become the new master of the house.

Director: Joseph Losey, Joseph Losey
Producer: Joseph Losey, Norman Priggen
Screenwriter: Harold Pinter
Distributor: Landau Releasing Organization (LRO)
Production Co: Elstree, Springbok Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 16, 1964, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Mar 11, 2022
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.7K
Runtime: 1h 55m

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