Parrish (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1961, Parrish is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 138 minutes. “Looking for something. Wanting everything. Troy Donahue brings new passion to the screen as Parrish.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Parrish McLean lives with his mother Ellen on Sala Post's tobacco plantation in the Connecticut River Valley. His mother winds up marrying Sala's rival Judd Raike, ruthless planter who wants to drive Sala out of business. Judd insists that Parrish learn the business from the ground up.
Who’s in it. Parrish stars Troy Donahue as Parrish McLean, Claudette Colbert as Ellen McLean, Karl Malden as Judd Raike and Dean Jagger as Sala Post, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Parrish has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Parrish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parrish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parrish (1961)?
- In US, Parrish is available to 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 Parrish worth watching?
- Parrish holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parrish?
- Parrish stars Troy Donahue, Claudette Colbert, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger and Connie Stevens.
- When was Parrish released?
- Parrish was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.