Where can I watch Fanny (1961)?

In US, Fanny is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Fanny worth watching?

Fanny holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Fanny stars Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz and Georgette Anys.

When was Fanny released?

Fanny was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.

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Fanny (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1961, Fanny is a drama and romance film directed by Joshua Logan, running about 134 minutes. “FANNY IS ALL THE LOVE STORIES OF THE WORLD ROLLED INTO ONE.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father, and he longs for the sea. The night before he is to leave on a 5-year voyage, Fanny, a girl he grew up with, reveals that she is in love with him, and he discovers that he is in love with her. He must choose between an exciting life at sea, and a boring life with the woman he loves. And Fanny must choose between keeping the man she loves, and letting him live the life he seems to want.

Who’s in it. Fanny stars Leslie Caron as Fanny, Maurice Chevalier as Panisse, Charles Boyer as Cesar and Horst Buchholz as Marius, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Fanny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Fanny page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fanny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fanny (1961)?: In US, Fanny is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Fanny worth watching?: Fanny holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Fanny?: Fanny stars Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz and Georgette Anys.
When was Fanny released?: Fanny was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.