Splendor in the Grass (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1961, Splendor in the Grass is a drama and romance film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 124 minutes. “There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
Who’s in it. Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood as Wilma Dean Loomis, Audrey Christie as Mrs. Loomis, Pat Hingle as Ace Stamper and Barbara Loden as Ginny Stamper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Splendor in the Grass has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Splendor in the Grass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Splendor in the Grass tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Splendor in the Grass (1961)?
- In US, Splendor in the Grass 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 Splendor in the Grass worth watching?
- Splendor in the Grass holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Splendor in the Grass?
- Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood, Audrey Christie, Pat Hingle, Barbara Loden and Warren Beatty.
- When was Splendor in the Grass released?
- Splendor in the Grass was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.