Lili (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1953, Lili is a drama, family, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 81 minutes. “You'll fall in love with...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Members of a circus troupe "adopt" Lili Daurier when she finds herself stranded in a strange town. The magician who first comes to her rescue already has romantic entanglements and thinks of her as a little girl. Who can she turn to but the puppets, singing to them her troubles, forgetting that there are puppeteers? A crowd gathers around Lili as she sings. The circus has a new act. She now has a job. Will she get her heart's desire?
Who’s in it. Lili stars Leslie Caron as Lili Daurier, Mel Ferrer as Paul Berthalet, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Marc and Zsa Zsa Gabor as Rosalie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lili has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Lili page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lili tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lili (1953)?
- In US, Lili 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 Lili worth watching?
- Lili holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lili?
- Lili stars Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Kurt Kasznar.
- When was Lili released?
- Lili was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.