The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
Kernel Score: 77% · 260 ratings · Rated R
Genres: History, Mystery, Comedy
Released: 1982-11-12
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch The Draughtsman's Contract
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
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Director
Peter Greenaway
Cast
- Anthony Higgins as Mr. Neville
- Janet Suzman as Virginia Herbert
- Dave Hill as Herbert
- Anne-Louise Lambert as Sarah Talmann
- Hugh Fraser as Mr. Talmann
- Neil Cunningham as Thomas Noyes
- David Meyer as Poulenc Brother
- Tony Meyer as Poulenc Brother
- Nicholas Amer as Mr Parkes
- Suzan Crowley as Mrs Pierpont
The Draughtsman's Contract FAQ
Is The Draughtsman's Contract good?
The Draughtsman's Contract has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 260 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract?
In the US you can stream The Draughtsman's Contract on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Draughtsman's Contract rated?
The Draughtsman's Contract is rated R.
What movies are like The Draughtsman's Contract?
If you liked The Draughtsman's Contract, try Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fear Street: 1666, La Belle Noiseuse and The King's Daughter.