The Pawnbroker (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1964, The Pawnbroker is a drama and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 116 minutes. “The Most Talked About Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Who’s in it. The Pawnbroker stars Rod Steiger as Sol Nazerman, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Marilyn Birchfield, Brock Peters as Rodriguez and Jaime Sánchez as Jesus Ortiz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Pawnbroker 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 The Pawnbroker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pawnbroker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pawnbroker (1964)?
- In US, The Pawnbroker 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 The Pawnbroker worth watching?
- The Pawnbroker holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pawnbroker?
- The Pawnbroker stars Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez and Thelma Oliver.
- When was The Pawnbroker released?
- The Pawnbroker was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.