The Rachel Papers
1989, English. Directed by Damian Harris.
She's curious, he's nervous
Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Damian HarrisDirector
- Dexter FletcherCharles Highway
- Ione SkyeRachel Noyce
- Jonathan PryceNorman
- James SpaderDeforest
- Bill PatersonGordon Highway
- Michael GambonDoctor Knowd
- Lesley SharpJenny
- Jared HarrisGeoff
- Aubrey MorrisSir Herbert
- Claire SkinnerGloria
- Nicola KimberVanessa Reynolds
- Shirley Anne FieldMrs. Seth Smith
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Damian Harris
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What The Rachel Papers is based on
The Rachel Papers is based on The Rachel Papers, a 1973 novel by Martin Amis.
Novel · 1973
The Rachel Papers
By Martin Amis
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The Rachel Papers runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Rachel Papers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rachel Papers on?
The Rachel Papers is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rachel Papers?
If you liked The Rachel Papers, try Boot Camp, Sidelined 2: Intercepted, The Wrong Paris.
Who directed The Rachel Papers?
The Rachel Papers (1989) was directed by Damian Harris and stars Dexter Fletcher, Ione Skye, Jonathan Pryce.
What is The Rachel Papers based on?
The Rachel Papers is based on The Rachel Papers, a 1973 novel by Martin Amis.