Pocketful of Miracles (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1961, Pocketful of Miracles is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Capra, running about 136 minutes. “You have to see it to belove it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Who’s in it. Pocketful of Miracles stars Glenn Ford as Dave 'The Dude' Conway, Bette Davis as Apple Annie, Hope Lange as Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin and Arthur O'Connell as Count Alfonso Romero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Pocketful of Miracles has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pocketful of Miracles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pocketful of Miracles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pocketful of Miracles (1961)?
- In US, Pocketful of Miracles is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pocketful of Miracles worth watching?
- Pocketful of Miracles holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pocketful of Miracles?
- Pocketful of Miracles stars Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell and Peter Falk.
- When was Pocketful of Miracles released?
- Pocketful of Miracles was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.