Seance on a Wet Afternoon
1964, English. Directed by Bryan Forbes.
Was it magic... Or murder they planned?
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Seance on a Wet Afternoon is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bryan ForbesDirector
- Kim StanleyMyra
- Richard AttenboroughBill
- Margaret LaceyWoman at first Seance
- Marie BurkeWoman at first Seance
- Maria KazanWoman at first Seance
- Lionel GamlinMan at Seances
- Marian SpencerMrs. Wintry
- Godfrey JamesMrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
- Judith DonnerAmanda
- Ronald HinesPoliceman outside Clayton's
- Hajni BiroMaid at Clayton's
- Mark EdenMr. Clayton
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bryan Forbes
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What Seance on a Wet Afternoon is based on
Seance on a Wet Afternoon is adapted from a novel.
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Seance on a Wet Afternoon: quick answers
Is Seance on a Wet Afternoon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Seance on a Wet Afternoon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Seance on a Wet Afternoon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Seance on a Wet Afternoon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Seance on a Wet Afternoon yet.
Which OTT platform is Seance on a Wet Afternoon on?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
If you liked Seance on a Wet Afternoon, try Layer Cake, Villain, The Whisper Man.
Who directed Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) was directed by Bryan Forbes and stars Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough, Margaret Lacey.
What is Seance on a Wet Afternoon based on?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon is adapted from a novel.