Encore poster
Where to stream

Encore

6.219511h 29mMovieComedyDrama

Encore is a 1951 anthology film composed of adaptations of three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham: "The Ant and the Grasshopper", directed by Pat Jackson and adapted by T. E. B. Clarke; "Winter Cruise", helmed by Anthony Pelissier,…

DirectorsHarold French·Anthony Pelissier
WritersArthur Macrae·W. Somerset Maugham

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Harold French

GJGlynis Johns
Glynis Johns
Stella Cotman
NPNigel Patrick
Nigel Patrick
Tom Ramsay
RCRoland Culver
Roland Culver
George Ramsay
ALAlison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt
Freda Ramsay
CVCharles Victor
Charles Victor
Mr. Bateman
PGPeter Graves
Peter Graves
Philip Cronshaw
MWMargaret Withers
Margaret Withers
Mrs. Bateman
MVMargaret Vyner
Margaret Vyner
Gertrude Wilmot
JLJohn Laurie
John Laurie
Andrews, Engineer
NPNoel Purcell
Noel Purcell
Tom, Captain
RSRonald Squire
Ronald Squire
Doctor
WMW. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
Self and Narrator

More from Glynis Johns · Lead actress

The Love Boat
The Love Boat
1977 · 6.2
Cheers
Cheers
1982 · 7.6
Batman
Batman
1966 · 7.3
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Studio One
Studio One
1948 · 5.4
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
1961 · 5.7
Naked City
Naked City
1958 · 5.7
ITV Playhouse
ITV Playhouse
1967 · 7.0
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.2
The Defenders
The Defenders
1961 · 6.3
See all fromGlynis Johns

More from Nigel Patrick · Co-star actor

Sapphire
Sapphire
1959 · 7.0
Zero One
Zero One
1962 · 6.0
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
1969 · 6.8
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1972 · 6.8
Meet Me Tonight
Meet Me Tonight
1952 · 7.1
The Executioner
The Executioner
1970 · 5.9
The Sound Barrier
The Sound Barrier
1952 · 6.5
Raintree County
Raintree County
1957 · 6.4
The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen
1960 · 7.1
The MacKintosh Man
The MacKintosh Man
1973 · 6.1
See all fromNigel Patrick

More from Harold French · Director

The Sentimental Agent
The Sentimental Agent
1963 · 6.5
Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue
Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue
1953 · 5.2
Jeannie
Jeannie
1941 · 7.7
My Brother Jonathan
My Brother Jonathan
1948 · 6.8
The Dancing Years
The Dancing Years
1950 · 5.5
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By
1952 · 5.9
The Day Will Dawn
The Day Will Dawn
1942 · 6.0
Isn't Life Wonderful!
Isn't Life Wonderful!
1953 · 5.4
Major Barbara
Major Barbara
1941 · 6.8
Mr. Emmanuel
Mr. Emmanuel
1944 · 7.5
See all fromHarold French

More like this

SubUrbia
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2
CQ
CQ
2001 · 5.9
Landline
Landline
2017 · 6.2
Somewhere in Queens
Somewhere in Queens
2023 · 6.3
Playing God
Playing God
2021 · 6.0
Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan
1925 · 6.9
Hooking Up
Hooking Up
2020 · 6.3
My Own Love Song
My Own Love Song
2010 · 6.2
Family Weekend
Family Weekend
2013 · 6.3
Don't Think Twice
Don't Think Twice
2016 · 6.4
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024 · 7.5
Match
Match
2014 · 5.8

Encore — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Encore?

Encore is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Encore on Netflix?

No, Encore is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Encore on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Encore isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Encore for free?

Encore is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.