Waiting

Term of Trial

19622h 10mPeter Glenville
IMDb 7.1

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.

Drama
CourtroomTeacher Student RelationshipRape AccusationVengeful StudentStudent Threatens Teacher

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Term of Trial (1962) about?

A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.

Who stars in Term of Trial?

Term of Trial stars Laurence Olivier (Graham Weir), Simone Signoret (Anna Weir), Sarah Miles (Shirley Taylor), Terence Stamp (Mitchell), Hugh Griffith (O'Hara). The film was directed by Peter Glenville.

How long is Term of Trial?

Term of Trial has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1962.

Is Term of Trial worth watching?

Term of Trial holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Term of Trial?

Streaming availability for Term of Trial changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.