Adam and Evelyne (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Adam and Evelyne is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Harold French, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The father of a girl in an orphanage, who doesn't remember him, has been writing to her with tales of his success in business. Actually, he is impersonating a friend, a handsome gambler. When the father dies, the gambler takes the girl from the orphanage and tells her the truth. But the girl is now a full-grown beauty and complications arise, including those provided by a black-sheep brother.
Who’s in it. Adam and Evelyne stars Stewart Granger as Adam Black, Jean Simmons as Evelyne Wallace, Edwin Styles as Bill Murray and Raymond Young as Roddy Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Adam and Evelyne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adam and Evelyne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam and Evelyne tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam and Evelyne (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adam and Evelyne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adam and Evelyne worth watching?
- Adam and Evelyne holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adam and Evelyne?
- Adam and Evelyne stars Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Edwin Styles, Raymond Young and Helen Cherry.
- When was Adam and Evelyne released?
- Adam and Evelyne was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.