Wonderful Town (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, Wonderful Town is a comedy, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 113 minutes. “The Broadway smash of 1953 comes to the small screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-work football player known as the Wreck, and Mr. Appopolous, a modern painter and their landlord) and embark on various New York adventures. Ruth, who's trying to make it as a writer, meets up with a sleazy newspaper writer named Chick and a kindly editor named Bob, both of whom take an interest in both her career and her.
Who’s in it. Wonderful Town stars Rosalind Russell as Ruth Sherwood, Sydney Chaplin as Robert Baker, Joseph Buloff as Mr. Appopolous and Jacquelyn McKeever as Eileen Sherwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wonderful Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonderful Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonderful Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonderful Town (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wonderful Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wonderful Town worth watching?
- Wonderful Town holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonderful Town?
- Wonderful Town stars Rosalind Russell, Sydney Chaplin, Joseph Buloff, Jacquelyn McKeever and Dort Clark.
- When was Wonderful Town released?
- Wonderful Town was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.