Lovin' Molly (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1974, Lovin' Molly is a drama and romance film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 98 minutes. “Molly Taylor: In love with love… and who knew didn't matter.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Spanning nearly 40 years from 1925 to 1964, two Texas farm boys; straight-arrow Gid and laid-back Johnny fight over the affections of the beautiful and headstrong Molly Taylor, who consistently refuses to marry either of them.

Who’s in it. Lovin' Molly stars Anthony Perkins as Gid, Beau Bridges as Johnny, Blythe Danner as Molly Taylor and Edward Binns as Mr. Frye, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Lovin' Molly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovin' Molly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lovin' Molly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lovin' Molly (1974)?
In US, Lovin' Molly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lovin' Molly worth watching?
Lovin' Molly holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lovin' Molly?
Lovin' Molly stars Anthony Perkins, Beau Bridges, Blythe Danner, Edward Binns and Susan Sarandon.
When was Lovin' Molly released?
Lovin' Molly was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.