Where to watch Desperate Characters in Canada
Desperate Characters is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Desperate Characters
Desperate Characters is a 1971 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Frank D. Gilroy, starring Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars and Sada Thompson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperate Characters in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Sophie and Otto Bentwood are a middle-aged, middle class, childless Brooklyn Heights couple trapped in a loveless marriage. He is an attorney, she a translator of books. Their existence is affected not only by their disintegrating relationship but by the threats of urban crime and vandalism that surround them everywhere they turn, leaving them feeling paranoid, scared, and desperately helpless.
Top cast
Shirley MacLaine
Sophie Bentwood
Kenneth Mars
Otto Bentwood
Sada Thompson
Claire
Jack Somack
Leon
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Charlie
Chris Gampel
Mike Holstein
Mary Alan Hokanson
Flo Holstein
Robert Bauer
Young Man
Carol Kane
Young Girl
Michael Higgins
Francis Early
Michael McAloney
Raconteur
Wallace Rooney
Man on Subway
Rose Gregorio
Ruth
Elena Karam
Saleslady
Nick Smith
The Caller
Robert Delbert
Hospital Attendant
Shauneille Perry
Woman Doctor (as Shauneille Ryder)
Gonzalee Ford
Nurse
Patrick McVey
Mr. Haynes
L. J. Davis
Tom
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desperate Characters in Canada?+
In Canada, Desperate Characters is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Desperate Characters on Netflix?+
Desperate Characters is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Desperate Characters?+
Desperate Characters has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Desperate Characters?+
Desperate Characters stars Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada Thompson, Jack Somack and Gerald S. O'Loughlin.
When did Desperate Characters come out?+
Desperate Characters is a 1971 movie directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
What genre is Desperate Characters?+
Desperate Characters is Drama film.
Who directed Desperate Characters?+
Desperate Characters was directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
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