Harlow (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1965, Harlow is a drama film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 125 minutes. “Harlow stood for only one thing - as no woman ever has - before or since!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hollywood drama loosely based on the life of film actress Jean Harlow, with Carroll Baker in the title role. One of two feature film biographies, both released in 1965 and both with the same title, about the '30s platinum blonde movie star.
Who’s in it. Harlow stars Carroll Baker as Jean Harlow, Red Buttons as Arthur Landau, Raf Vallone as Marino Bello and Angela Lansbury as Mama Jean Bello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Harlow has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Harlow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harlow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harlow (1965)?
- In US, Harlow 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 Harlow worth watching?
- Harlow holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harlow?
- Harlow stars Carroll Baker, Red Buttons, Raf Vallone, Angela Lansbury and Peter Lawford.
- When was Harlow released?
- Harlow was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.