Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is a drama, war and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 102 minutes. “The price they pay when they come out of their secret garden and face the world in modern-day Hong Kong - makes this one of the screen's unforgettable experiences!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.
Who’s in it. Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing stars William Holden as Mark Elliott, Jennifer Jones as Dr. Han Suyin, Torin Thatcher as Humphrey Palmer-Jones and Isobel Elsom as Adeline Palmer-Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)?
- In US, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing 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 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing worth watching?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing stars William Holden, Jennifer Jones, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom and Murray Matheson.
- When was Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing released?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.