Providence
1977, English. Directed by Alain Resnais.
A Movie of Rare Intelligence
On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Providence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 1977.
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Cast & crew
- Alain ResnaisDirector
- Dirk BogardeClaude Langham
- David WarnerKevin Woodford
- Ellen BurstynSonia Langham
- Cyril LuckhamDr. Mark Eddington
- John GielgudClive Langham
- Tanya LopertMiss Lister
- Elaine StritchHelen Wiener
- Denis LawsonDave Woodford
- Kathryn Leigh ScottMiss Boon
- Milo SperberJenner
- Peter ArneNils
- Anna WingKaren
Details
- Released
- 25 January 1977
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Written by
- David Mercer
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Providence: quick answers
Is Providence worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Providence?
Providence runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Providence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Providence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Providence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Providence yet.
Which OTT platform is Providence on?
Providence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 1977. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Providence?
If you liked Providence, try My Girl, This Is Where I Leave You, Wildflower.
Who directed Providence?
Providence (1977) was directed by Alain Resnais and stars Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, Ellen Burstyn.