Where can I watch The Girl He Left Behind (1956)?

In US, The Girl He Left Behind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Girl He Left Behind worth watching?

The Girl He Left Behind holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Girl He Left Behind?

The Girl He Left Behind stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus and Henry Jones.

When was The Girl He Left Behind released?

The Girl He Left Behind was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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The Girl He Left Behind (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1956, The Girl He Left Behind is a comedy and drama film directed by David Butler, running about 103 minutes. “A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young man is drafted and goes through the rigors of basic training, ultimately discovering the experience is also character-building. Director David Butler's 1956 film stars '50s teen favorites Tab Hunter and Natalie Wood, with supporting roles played by Jim Backus, Jessie Royce Landis, Murray Hamilton, Henry Jones, James Garner, Alan King, Ernestine Wade, David Janssen and Raymond Bailey.

Who’s in it. The Girl He Left Behind stars Tab Hunter as Andy L. Shaeffer, Natalie Wood as Susan Daniels, Jessie Royce Landis as Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer and Jim Backus as Sgt. Hanna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl He Left Behind has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl He Left Behind page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Girl He Left Behind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Girl He Left Behind (1956)?: In US, The Girl He Left Behind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Girl He Left Behind worth watching?: The Girl He Left Behind holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Girl He Left Behind?: The Girl He Left Behind stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus and Henry Jones.
When was The Girl He Left Behind released?: The Girl He Left Behind was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.