Desire Under the Elms (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1958, Desire Under the Elms is a drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
Who’s in it. Desire Under the Elms stars Sophia Loren as Anna Cabot, Anthony Perkins as Abel Cabot, Burl Ives as Éphraïm Cabot and Pernell Roberts as Pierre Cabot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Desire Under the Elms 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 Desire Under the Elms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire Under the Elms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire Under the Elms (1958)?
- In US, Desire Under the Elms 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 Desire Under the Elms worth watching?
- Desire Under the Elms 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 Desire Under the Elms?
- Desire Under the Elms stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts and Frank Overton.
- When was Desire Under the Elms released?
- Desire Under the Elms was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.