Miss Sadie Thompson (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1953, Miss Sadie Thompson is a drama, romance and music film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 91 minutes. “RITA TURNS ON THE HEAT IN 3D” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sadie Thompson winds up stranded on an island and while her boat is being quarantined, she manages to stir up the blood of every marine on the base.
Who’s in it. Miss Sadie Thompson stars Rita Hayworth as Sadie Thompson, José Ferrer as Alfred Davidson, Aldo Ray as Sgt. Phil O'Hara and Russell Collins as Dr. Robert MacPhail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Miss Sadie Thompson has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Miss Sadie Thompson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Sadie Thompson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Sadie Thompson (1953)?
- In US, Miss Sadie Thompson is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Miss Sadie Thompson worth watching?
- Miss Sadie Thompson holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Miss Sadie Thompson?
- Miss Sadie Thompson stars Rita Hayworth, José Ferrer, Aldo Ray, Russell Collins and Diosa Costello.
- When was Miss Sadie Thompson released?
- Miss Sadie Thompson was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.