

Tea and Sympathy
1956, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?
A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Anderson
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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What Tea and Sympathy is based on
Tea and Sympathy is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Tea and Sympathy: quick answers
Is Tea and Sympathy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tea and Sympathy?
Tea and Sympathy runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Tea and Sympathy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tea and Sympathy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tea and Sympathy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tea and Sympathy yet.
Which OTT platform is Tea and Sympathy on?
Tea and Sympathy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tea and Sympathy?
If you liked Tea and Sympathy, try Blame, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Love! Valour! Compassion!.
Who directed Tea and Sympathy?
Tea and Sympathy (1956) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Deborah Kerr, John Kerr, Leif Erickson.
What is Tea and Sympathy based on?
Tea and Sympathy is adapted from a play or musical.