David and Lisa (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1962, David and Lisa is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Perry, running about 95 minutes. “An unusual love story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person. Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist. Over time, however, David grows interested in 15-year-old Lisa, who suffers from multiple personalities – one who can only speak in rhyme, and the other, a mute.
Who’s in it. David and Lisa stars Keir Dullea as David Clemens, Janet Margolin as Lisa Brandt, Howard Da Silva as Dr. Swinford and Neva Patterson as Mrs. Clemens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, David and Lisa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David and Lisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of David and Lisa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David and Lisa (1962)?
- In US, David and Lisa is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David and Lisa worth watching?
- David and Lisa holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in David and Lisa?
- David and Lisa stars Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva, Neva Patterson and Clifton James.
- When was David and Lisa released?
- David and Lisa was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.