The Misfits (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Misfits is an action, drama, romance and western film directed by John Huston, running about 124 minutes. “It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
Who’s in it. The Misfits stars Yan England as Darius Léveillé, Catherine Proulx-Lemay as Anaïs Boutin, Michel Laperrière as Dany Pitre and Marilyse Bourke as Sonia Compagna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Misfits has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 The Misfits page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Misfits tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Misfits (1961)?
- In US, The Misfits is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 The Misfits worth watching?
- The Misfits holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Misfits?
- The Misfits stars Yan England, Catherine Proulx-Lemay, Michel Laperrière, Marilyse Bourke and Marilyn Monroe.
- When was The Misfits released?
- The Misfits was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.