A House Is Not a Home (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1964, A House Is Not a Home is a drama film directed by Russell Rouse, running about 98 minutes. “No One Knew Her Business Better Than Polly Adler!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story follows the life of Polly Adler, who grew to become one of New York's most successful bordello madams of the 1920s.
Who’s in it. A House Is Not a Home stars Shelley Winters as Polly Adler, Robert Taylor as Frank Costigan, Cesar Romero as Charlie "Lucky" Luciano and Ralph Taeger as Casey Booth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, A House Is Not a Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A House Is Not a Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of A House Is Not a Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A House Is Not a Home (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A House Is Not a Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A House Is Not a Home worth watching?
- A House Is Not a Home holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A House Is Not a Home?
- A House Is Not a Home stars Shelley Winters, Robert Taylor, Cesar Romero, Ralph Taeger and Kaye Ballard.
- When was A House Is Not a Home released?
- A House Is Not a Home was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.