A Place in the Sun (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1951, A Place in the Sun is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by George Stevens, running about 122 minutes. “Young people asking so much of life... taking so much of love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious young man wins an heiress's heart but has to cope with his former girlfriend's pregnancy.
Who’s in it. A Place in the Sun stars Montgomery Clift as George Eastman, Elizabeth Taylor as Angela Vickers, Shelley Winters as Alice Tripp and Anne Revere as Hannah Eastman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Place in the Sun has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
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 A Place in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place in the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place in the Sun (1951)?
- In US, A Place in the Sun 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 A Place in the Sun worth watching?
- A Place in the Sun holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Place in the Sun?
- A Place in the Sun stars Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere and Keefe Brasselle.
- When was A Place in the Sun released?
- A Place in the Sun was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.