Plot Summary
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".
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Full Cast & Characters
Ian McKellen
Walter
Barbara Jefford
Sarah - Walter's mother
Arthur Whybrow
Walter's father
Tony Melody
Mr. Hingley
David Ryall
Mr. Richards
Linda Polan
Miss Rushden
Keith Allen
Mike - Stockroom
Lesley Clare O'Neill
Jean - Stockroom
Paula Tilbrook
Mrs. Ashby
Marjorie Yates
Social Worker
Jim Broadbent
Joseph - Orderly
Kenny Ireland
Angus - Orderly
Director & Crew
Stephen Frears
Director
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Where can I watch Walter online?
Walter (1982) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of Walter?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 10 votes.
Who directed Walter?
Walter was directed by Stephen Frears and released in 1982.
How long is Walter?
Walter has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1982-11-02
- Status
- Released