A Majority of One (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1961, A Majority of One is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 156 minutes. “That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
Who’s in it. A Majority of One stars Rosalind Russell as Bertha Jacoby, Alec Guinness as Koichi Asano, Ray Danton as Jerry Black and Madlyn Rhue as Alice Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Majority of One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Majority of One page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Majority of One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Majority of One (1961)?
- In US, A Majority of One is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Majority of One worth watching?
- A Majority of One holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Majority of One?
- A Majority of One stars Rosalind Russell, Alec Guinness, Ray Danton, Madlyn Rhue and Mae Questel.
- When was A Majority of One released?
- A Majority of One was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.