The Facts of Life (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1960, The Facts of Life is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Middle-class suburbanites Larry and Kitty grow bored with their lives and respective marriages. Although each always found the other's manner grating, they fall in love when thrown together--without their spouses--on vacation. On returning home they try to break things off, only to grow closer. A holiday together will finally settle whether they should end their marriages.
Who’s in it. The Facts of Life stars Bob Hope as Larry Gilbert, Lucille Ball as Kitty Weaver, Ruth Hussey as Mary Gilbert and Don DeFore as Jack Weaver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Facts of Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Facts of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Facts of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Facts of Life (1960)?
- In US, The Facts of Life is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Facts of Life worth watching?
- The Facts of Life holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Facts of Life?
- The Facts of Life stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey, Don DeFore and Louis Nye.
- When was The Facts of Life released?
- The Facts of Life was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.