Auntie Mame (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, Auntie Mame is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Morton DaCosta, running about 143 minutes. “Tops the Best-Seller! Tops the Play! The One and Only!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues when the executor of the father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school.
Who’s in it. Auntie Mame stars Rosalind Russell as Mame Dennis, Forrest Tucker as Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside, Coral Browne as Vera Charles and Fred Clark as Dwight Babcock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Auntie Mame has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Auntie Mame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Auntie Mame tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Auntie Mame (1958)?
- In US, Auntie Mame 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 Auntie Mame worth watching?
- Auntie Mame holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Auntie Mame?
- Auntie Mame stars Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark and Roger Smith.
- When was Auntie Mame released?
- Auntie Mame was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.