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The Draughtsman's Contract

“A landscape of lust and cunning.”

★ 7.1 TMDB Rating · 276 votes

R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.

Release date
Nov 12, 1982
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

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Where to Stream The Draughtsman's Contract by Country

United States
Streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, HooplaRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on BFI PlayerRent or buy on Apple TV Store
India
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Canada
Streaming on HooplaRent or buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube Movies
Australia
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The Draughtsman's Contract release dates by country

The Draughtsman's Contract was released in cinemas on Nov 12, 1982 (United Kingdom).

World premiere: Sep 4, 1982 (Venice Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United KingdomNov 12, 1982—15
United StatesJun 22, 1983—R
SwedenNov 12, 1982—11
FranceFeb 15, 1984—U
GermanyMar 30, 1984—16
CzechiaJan 21, 2000 (limited)—15+
ItalyNov 28, 2022 (limited)——

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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