The Journey (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, The Journey is a drama, war and romance film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 126 minutes. “The Major was used to having his way - and he meant to take this lovely iceberg - by force if necessary” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Communist officer falls hard for a married woman trying to escape from Hungary.
Who’s in it. The Journey stars Deborah Kerr as Diana Ashmore, Yul Brynner as Major Surov, Jason Robards as Paul Kedes and Robert Morley as Hugh Deverill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Journey 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 The Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Journey (1959)?
- In US, The Journey 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 The Journey worth watching?
- The Journey holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Journey?
- The Journey stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley and Anne Jackson.
- When was The Journey released?
- The Journey was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.