A Taste of Honey (1961): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
A Taste of Honey is a 1961 drama directed by Tony Richardson, starring Rita Tushingham as Jo, Dora Bryan and Margo Cunningham. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $4,597 worldwide. Stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Woodfall Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Taste of Honey About?
The premise of A Taste of Honey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Life is imposed on us, not chosen. To escape the constant presence of her narcissistic, promiscuous mother, sixteen‑year‑old Jo embarks on a brief relationship that ends with an unwanted pregnancy and abandonment. After her mother remarries, Jo finds her only ally in her gay friend Geoffrey, who supports her through the crisis.
Where to Watch A Taste of Honey
Stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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A Taste of Honey Cast & Characters
Rita Tushingham leads the cast as Jo, with Dora Bryan as Helen and Margo Cunningham as Landlady. Directed by Tony Richardson; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Richardson
- Rita Tushingham as Jo
- Dora Bryan as Helen
- Margo Cunningham as Landlady
- Paul Danquah as Jimmy
Also Starring in A Taste of Honey
· 8 more- Robert Stephens Peter Smith
- Murray Melvin Geoffrey Ingham
- Rosalie Williams Nurse
- Michael Bilton Landlord
- Eunice Black Schoolteacher
- David Boliver Bert
- Veronica Howard Gladys
- Moira Kaye Doris
A Taste of Honey Plot Summary
What happens in A Taste of Honey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Salford, 17-year-old Jo, Rita Tushingham, struggles through an outdoor game of netball at her all-girls school. When she gets home, she hears her self-centered mother, Helen (Dora Bryan), arguing with their landlady (Margo Cunningham) about overdue rent and Helen’s frequent visitors. After the landlady leaves, Jo and Helen slip out the window and ride a bus across town, a pattern that seems to define their turbulent relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of A Taste of Honey, scene by scene
A Taste of Honey Box Office
A Taste of Honey grossed $4,597 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.6K
- International
- $4.6K
A Taste of Honey Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Taste of Honey.
How Well Do You Know A Taste of Honey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the 17‑year‑old protagonist, Jo?
Cars in A Taste of Honey
11 cars on screen, including the 1957 Vauxhall Victor Series 1 and the 1961 Daimler CVG6.
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1952 Bedford CA Mk1 Background role -
1960 Ford Anglia Background role
A Taste of Honey Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Goût de miel” and “Sapore di miele”.
- Also known as
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- Goût de miel
- Sapore di miele
- Bitterer Honig
- Un sabor a miel
- 蜜的滋味
- Вкус на мед
- Un goût de miel
- Egy csepp méz
- En doft av honung
- Um Gosto de Mel
- Вкус мёда
- 테이스트 오브 허니
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- 蜜の味
- Hunajan maku
- Smak miodu
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A Taste of Honey FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of A Taste of Honey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Taste of Honey?
A Taste of Honey runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Taste of Honey released?
A Taste of Honey was released on September 14, 1961.
Who directed A Taste of Honey?
A Taste of Honey was directed by Tony Richardson.
More films by Tony Richardson Who is in the cast of A Taste of Honey?
A Taste of Honey stars Rita Tushingham as Jo, Dora Bryan as Helen and Margo Cunningham as Landlady, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch A Taste of Honey?
In the US, A Taste of Honey is streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did A Taste of Honey make at the box office?
A Taste of Honey grossed $4,597 worldwide.
Does A Taste of Honey have a post-credit scene?
No. A Taste of Honey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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