The Girl on The Roof (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, The Girl on The Roof is a comedy film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy of manners, the film centers on virtuous actress Patty O'Neill, who meets playboy architect Donald Gresham on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and accepts his invitation to join him for drinks and dinner in his apartment. There she meets Donald's upstairs neighbors, his ex-fiancée Cynthia and her father, roguish David Slader. Both men are determined to bed the young woman, but they quickly discover Patty is more interested in engaging in spirited discussions about the pressing moral and sexual issues of the day than surrendering her virginity to either one of them. After resisting their amorous advances throughout the night, Patty leaves and returns to the Empire State Building, where Donald finds her and proposes marriage.
Who’s in it. The Girl on The Roof stars Hardy Krüger as Donald Gresham, Johannes Heesters as David Slader, Johanna Matz as Patty O'Neill and Tom Tully as Michael O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl on The Roof has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl on The Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl on The Roof tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl on The Roof (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl on The Roof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl on The Roof worth watching?
- The Girl on The Roof holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl on The Roof?
- The Girl on The Roof stars Hardy Krüger, Johannes Heesters, Johanna Matz, Tom Tully and Dawn Addams.
- When was The Girl on The Roof released?
- The Girl on The Roof was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.