Mary White (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1977, Mary White is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of the relationship between famed author William Allen White and his teenaged daughter Mary, who died in a horseback-riding accident at age 16, and the powerful effect the tragedy had on the life of her father.
Who’s in it. Mary White stars Ed Flanders as William Allen White, Fionnula Flanagan as Sallie White, Kathleen Beller as Marie White and Tim Matheson as William L. White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mary White has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Mary White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary White tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary White (1977)?
- In US, Mary White is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and 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 Mary White worth watching?
- Mary White holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mary White?
- Mary White stars Ed Flanders, Fionnula Flanagan, Kathleen Beller, Tim Matheson and Donald Moffat.
- When was Mary White released?
- Mary White was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
