Born Yesterday (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1993, Born Yesterday is a comedy and romance film directed by Luis Mandoki, running about 100 minutes. “Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her — but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions.
Who’s in it. Born Yesterday stars Melanie Griffith as Billie Dawn, John Goodman as Harry Brock, Don Johnson as Paul Verrall and Michael Ensign as Phillipe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Born Yesterday has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.
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 Born Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Yesterday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Yesterday (1993)?
- In US, Born Yesterday 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 Born Yesterday worth watching?
- Born Yesterday holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Born Yesterday?
- Born Yesterday stars Melanie Griffith, John Goodman, Don Johnson, Michael Ensign and Edward Herrmann.
- When was Born Yesterday released?
- Born Yesterday was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.