Merry-Go-Round (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1956, Merry-Go-Round is a drama and romance film directed by Zoltán Fábri, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In a rural scenery in the throes of difficult changes lives a humble but promising young farmer girl called Mari Pataki. Her father forbids her from seeing the man she loves. The father, above all preoccupied by work on the fields and prospective wealth, decides to give his daughter in marriage to an old but rich man with whom he does business. Land marries land, he says. This seems to be the unyielding rule of the Hungarian peasantry. But the young lover is ready to stand up to any challenge to keep Maris love.
Who’s in it. Merry-Go-Round stars Mari Törőcsik as Pataki Mari (as Törõcsik Mari), Imre Soós as Bíró Máté, Ádám Szirtes as Farkas Sándor and Béla Barsi as Pataki István, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Merry-Go-Round has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merry-Go-Round page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry-Go-Round (1956)?
- In US, Merry-Go-Round is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merry-Go-Round worth watching?
- Merry-Go-Round holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Merry-Go-Round?
- Merry-Go-Round stars Mari Törőcsik, Imre Soós, Ádám Szirtes, Béla Barsi and Manyi Kiss.
- When was Merry-Go-Round released?
- Merry-Go-Round was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.