The Go-Between
1971, English. Directed by Joseph Losey.
In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Go-Between
The Go-Between isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph LoseyDirector
- Julie ChristieLady Marian Trimingham
- Alan BatesTed Burgess
- Edward FoxHugh Trimingham
- Michael RedgraveThe Older Leo Colston
- Dominic GuardThe Young Leo Colston
- Margaret LeightonMrs Maudsley
- Michael GoughMr Maudsley
- Richard GibsonMarcus Maudsley
- Simon Hume-KendallDenys
- Roger Lloyd PackCharles
- Amaryllis GarnettKate
- Keith BuckleyStubbs
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
- Budget
- $100K
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What The Go-Between is based on
The Go-Between is based on The Go-Between, a 1953 novel by L. P. Hartley, published by Hamish Hamilton.
Novel · 1953
The Go-Between
By L. P. Hartley
Published by Hamish Hamilton
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Go-Between: quick answers
Is The Go-Between worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Go-Between?
The Go-Between runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Go-Between have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Go-Between. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Go-Between parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Go-Between is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Go-Between on?
The Go-Between isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Go-Between?
If you liked The Go-Between, try Far from the Madding Crowd, Endless Love, The Sleeping Dictionary.
Who directed The Go-Between?
The Go-Between (1971) was directed by Joseph Losey and stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox.
What is The Go-Between based on?
The Go-Between is based on The Go-Between, a 1953 novel by L. P. Hartley, published by Hamish Hamilton.