Maytime (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 6.2

Maytime poster

Released in 1937, Maytime is a drama, romance and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 132 minutes. “Forbidden Love...Fatal Consequences” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An opera star's manager tries to stop her romance with a penniless singer.

Who’s in it. Maytime stars Jeanette MacDonald as Marcia Mornay, Nelson Eddy as Paul Allison, John Barrymore as Nicolai Nazaroff and Herman Bing as August Archipenko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Maytime 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 Maytime page.

If you liked it. Fans of Maytime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Maytime (1937)?
In US, Maytime 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 Maytime worth watching?
Maytime holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Maytime?
Maytime stars Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, John Barrymore, Herman Bing and Tom Brown.
When was Maytime released?
Maytime was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.