---
title: "Romance on the Orient Express"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-on-the-orient-express-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 260716
imdb_id: "tt0089932"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Romance on the Orient Express (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-on-the-orient-express-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Romance on the Orient Express is a British romantic drama television film released in the year 1985 and directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark. The film features a cast that includes Cheryl Ladd, Stuart Wilson, John Gielgud, and Ruby Wax. In the story, an American woman named Lily is travelling on the famous Orient Express train from Venice, Italy to Paris, France. During her journey, she suddenly runs into her former lover, Alex. The two had shared a tender romance ten years earlier while vacationing in France, but their relationship ended abruptly when Alex walked out on Lily without saying a word. Now, Alex attempts to make up for lost time with Lily. Meanwhile, Lily digs into Alex's past in order to find out what haunting secrets he has that led to their abrupt break-up. The television film premiered in the United States on NBC on March 4, 1985, and later aired in the United Kingdom on ITV on November 17, 1985.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lawrence Gordon Clark
- **Networks / Studios**: Yorkshire Television, Frank von Zerneck Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cheryl Ladd** as *Lily Parker*
- **Stuart Wilson** as *Alex Woodward*
- **Renée Asherson** as *Beatrice*
- **Ralph Michael** as *Harry*
- **Ruby Wax** as *Susan Lawson*
- **Julian Sands** as *Sandy*
- **John Gielgud** as *Theodore Woodward*
- **Barry Stokes** as *Flavio*
- **Betsy Brantley** as *Stacey*
- **Alan Downer** as *Cabin Steward*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Romance on the Orient Express online?
Romance on the Orient Express is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Romance on the Orient Express worth watching?
Romance on the Orient Express holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Romance on the Orient Express and when was it released?
Romance on the Orient Express is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Romance on the Orient Express?
Romance on the Orient Express was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Romance on the Orient Express — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/260716)
- [Romance on the Orient Express - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_on_the_Orient_Express)
- [Romance on the Orient Express (TV Movie 1985) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089932/)
- [Romance on the Orient Express (1985) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/260716-romance-on-the-orient-express/cast)
- [Romance on the Orient Express streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Murder on the Orient Express](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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