

A Delicate Balance (1973)
Overview
In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.
Where to watch A Delicate Balance
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | — | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | — | — |
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What is A Delicate Balance about?
In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface. A Delicate Balance is a Drama movie, released on 1973-11-12, runtime 133 minutes.
Is A Delicate Balance worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Delicate Balance 6.4 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Delicate Balance?
In the United States, A Delicate Balance streams on Kino Film Collection and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tony Richardson
Cast
- Katharine Hepburn as Agnes
- Paul Scofield as Tobias
- Lee Remick as Julia
- Kate Reid as Claire
- Joseph Cotten as Harry
- Betsy Blair as Edna
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Sources
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