Marty (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1955, Marty is a drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 90 minutes. “It's the love story of an unsung hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.
Who’s in it. Marty stars Ernest Borgnine as Marty Piletti, Betsy Blair as Clara Snyder, Esther Minciotti as Mrs. Theresa Piletti and Augusta Ciolli as Aunt Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Marty has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M 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 Marty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marty (1955)?
- In US, Marty 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 Marty worth watching?
- Marty holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marty?
- Marty stars Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli and Joe Mantell.
- When was Marty released?
- Marty was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.