Pal Joey (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Pal Joey is a drama, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 111 minutes. “From Your Pal, Columbia!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.
Who’s in it. Pal Joey stars Rita Hayworth as Vera Simpson, Frank Sinatra as Joey Evans, Kim Novak as Linda English and Barbara Nichols as Gladys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pal Joey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Pal Joey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pal Joey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pal Joey (1957)?
- In US, Pal Joey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Pal Joey worth watching?
- Pal Joey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pal Joey?
- Pal Joey stars Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Barbara Nichols and Bobby Sherwood.