I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, I'll Cry Tomorrow is a drama film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 117 minutes. “The frank, revealing story of Lillian Roth's life! Best-seller now a film sensation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deprived of a normal childhood by her ambitious mother, Lillian Roth becomes a star of Broadway and Hollywood before she is twenty. Shortly before her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, David Tredman, he dies and Lillian takes her first drink of many down the road of becoming an alcoholic.
Who’s in it. I'll Cry Tomorrow stars Susan Hayward as Lillian Roth, Richard Conte as Tony Bardeman, Eddie Albert as Burt McGuire and Jo Van Fleet as Katie Roth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, I'll Cry Tomorrow 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 I'll Cry Tomorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Cry Tomorrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955)?
- In US, I'll Cry Tomorrow 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 I'll Cry Tomorrow worth watching?
- I'll Cry Tomorrow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Cry Tomorrow?
- I'll Cry Tomorrow stars Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Eddie Albert, Jo Van Fleet and Don Taylor.
- When was I'll Cry Tomorrow released?
- I'll Cry Tomorrow was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.