Pygmalion (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Pygmalion is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 96 minutes. “He picked up a girl from the gutter - and changed her into a glamorous society butterfly !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
Who’s in it. Pygmalion stars Leslie Howard as Henry Higgins, Wendy Hiller as Eliza Doolittle, Wilfrid Lawson as Alfred Doolittle and Marie Lohr as Mrs. Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pygmalion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pygmalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pygmalion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pygmalion (1939)?
- In US, Pygmalion is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pygmalion worth watching?
- Pygmalion holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pygmalion?
- Pygmalion stars Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson, Marie Lohr and Scott Sunderland.
- When was Pygmalion released?
- Pygmalion was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.