A Taste of Honey
1961, English. Directed by Tony Richardson.
We don’t ask for life. We have it thrust upon us.
While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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A Taste of Honey is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 1 October 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shelagh Delaney, Tony Richardson
- Budget
- $154K
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What A Taste of Honey is based on
A Taste of Honey is based on A Taste of Honey, a play or musical by Shelagh Delaney.
Play or musical
A Taste of Honey
By Shelagh Delaney
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A Taste of Honey: quick answers
Is A Taste of Honey worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Taste of Honey?
A Taste of Honey runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does A Taste of Honey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Taste of Honey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Taste of Honey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Taste of Honey yet.
Which OTT platform is A Taste of Honey on?
A Taste of Honey is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Taste of Honey?
If you liked A Taste of Honey, try I Never Sang for My Father, Rocks, Mr. Church.
Who directed A Taste of Honey?
A Taste of Honey (1961) was directed by Tony Richardson and stars Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin, Paul Danquah.
What is A Taste of Honey based on?
A Taste of Honey is based on A Taste of Honey, a play or musical by Shelagh Delaney.