One Potato, Two Potato (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1964, One Potato, Two Potato is a drama film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 80 minutes. “One of the HOTTER Topics Of Our Time...Now Scorches the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Study of interracial marriage in the 1960s. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.
Who’s in it. One Potato, Two Potato stars Barbara Barrie as Julie Cullen Richards, Bernie Hamilton as Frank Richards, Richard Mulligan as Joe Cullen and Harry Bellaver as Judge Warren Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, One Potato, Two Potato has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Potato, Two Potato page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Potato, Two Potato tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Potato, Two Potato (1964)?
- In GB, One Potato, Two Potato is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Potato, Two Potato worth watching?
- One Potato, Two Potato holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Potato, Two Potato?
- One Potato, Two Potato stars Barbara Barrie, Bernie Hamilton, Richard Mulligan, Harry Bellaver and Marti Mericka.
- When was One Potato, Two Potato released?
- One Potato, Two Potato was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.