This Year's Blonde (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, This Year's Blonde is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 100 minutes. “The untold love affair that launched Marilyn Monroe's career!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. First he seduced her. Then he made her a star. He was Johnny Hyde, 52-year-old agent, friend, lover. She was an unemployed starlet — destined to be America's greatest sex goddess. Theirs was a sizzling romance — torrid, touching, tragic.
Who’s in it. This Year's Blonde stars Lloyd Bridges as Johnny Hyde, Constance Forslund as Marilyn Monroe, Norman Fell as Pat Toledo and Vic Tayback as Harry Cohn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, This Year's Blonde has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Year's Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Year's Blonde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Year's Blonde (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Year's Blonde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Year's Blonde worth watching?
- This Year's Blonde holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Year's Blonde?
- This Year's Blonde stars Lloyd Bridges, Constance Forslund, Norman Fell, Vic Tayback and Michael Lerner.
- When was This Year's Blonde released?
- This Year's Blonde was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.