East Side, West Side (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, East Side, West Side is a drama and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 108 minutes. “I was married to a man other women pursued!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vain businessman puts strains on his happy marriage to a rich, beautiful socialite by allowing himself to be seduced by a former girlfriend.
Who’s in it. East Side, West Side stars Barbara Stanwyck as Jessie Bourne, James Mason as Brandon Bourne, Van Heflin as Mark Dwyer and Ava Gardner as Isabel Lorrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, East Side, West Side has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and 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 East Side, West Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of East Side, West Side tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East Side, West Side (1949)?
- In US, East Side, West Side is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and 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 East Side, West Side worth watching?
- East Side, West Side holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East Side, West Side?
- East Side, West Side stars Barbara Stanwyck, James Mason, Van Heflin, Ava Gardner and Cyd Charisse.
- When was East Side, West Side released?
- East Side, West Side was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.