The Servant_
"A Terrifyingly Beautiful Motion Picture!"
Indolent aristocrat Tony employs competent Barrett as his manservant and all seems to be going well until Barrett persuades Tony to hire his sister as a live-in maid.
Director
Joseph Losey
Starring
Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Servant was released 63 years ago in 1963.
The Servant is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (20)
Dirk Bogarde
Hugo Barrett
James Fox
Tony
Sarah Miles
Vera
Wendy Craig
Susan Stewart
Catherine Lacey
Lady Agatha Mounset
Richard Vernon
Lord Willie Mounset
Harold Pinter
People in Restaurant: Society Man
Ann Firbank
People in Restaurant: Society Woman
Doris Nolan
People in Restaurant: Older Woman
Patrick Magee
People in Restaurant: Bishop
John Dankworth
Jazz Band Leader (uncredited)
Jill Melford
People in Restaurant: Younger Woman
AO
Alun Owen
People in Restaurant: Curate
HT
Hazel Terry
Woman in Bedroom
Brian Phelan
Man in Pub
Derek Tansley
People in Restaurant: Head Waiter
PH
Philippa Hare
Girl in Bedroom
DB
Dorothy Bromiley
Girl in Phone Box
Alison Seebohm
Girl in Pub
CW
Chris Williams
Cashier in Coffee Bar
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$138K
Budget
STUDIOS (2)
Elstree Studios
Springbok Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (367 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$138,005
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Servant about?
Indolent aristocrat Tony employs competent Barrett as his manservant and all seems to be going well until Barrett persuades Tony to hire his sister as a live-in maid.
How long is The Servant?
The Servant has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed The Servant?
The Servant was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Servant?
The cast of The Servant includes Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, Catherine Lacey.
What is the rating of The Servant?
The Servant has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 367 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (27)
london, england
servant
bachelor
manipulation
con man
role reversal
alcoholism
femme fatale
sexual humiliation
downfall
black and white
home invasion
alcohol abuse
seductress
cuckold
class prejudice
class conflict
manservant
psychosexual thriller
master servant relationship
british class system
downward spiral
moral corruption
mirrors
self-destructive behavior
homme fatale
seductive maid