The Ambassador's Daughter (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 4.3

The Ambassador's Daughter poster

Released in 1956, The Ambassador's Daughter is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Krasna, running about 103 minutes. “A gay, bubbly magnum of fun filmed in Paris and served to you in Technicolor and CinemaScope” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While on leave in Paris, a G.I. pursues an ambassador's daughter. Meanwhile she's out to prove to her father that soldiers can be gentlemen, too.

Who’s in it. The Ambassador's Daughter stars Olivia de Havilland as Joan Fisk, John Forsythe as Sgt. Danny Sullivan, Myrna Loy as Mrs. Cartwright and Adolphe Menjou as Senator Jonathan Carwright, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Ambassador's Daughter has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambassador's Daughter page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ambassador's Daughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ambassador's Daughter (1956)?
In US, The Ambassador's Daughter is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ambassador's Daughter worth watching?
The Ambassador's Daughter holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ambassador's Daughter?
The Ambassador's Daughter stars Olivia de Havilland, John Forsythe, Myrna Loy, Adolphe Menjou and Tommy Noonan.
When was The Ambassador's Daughter released?
The Ambassador's Daughter was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.