Stella Dallas (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, Stella Dallas is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 106 minutes. “Sure - I like a good time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After divorcing a society man, a small-town woman tries to build a better life for their daughter.
Who’s in it. Stella Dallas stars Barbara Stanwyck as Stella Dallas, John Boles as Stephen Dallas, Anne Shirley as Laurel "Lorrie" Dallas and Barbara O'Neil as Helen Morrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Stella Dallas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stella Dallas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stella Dallas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stella Dallas (1937)?
- In US, Stella Dallas 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 Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stella Dallas worth watching?
- Stella Dallas holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stella Dallas?
- Stella Dallas stars Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil and Alan Hale.
- When was Stella Dallas released?
- Stella Dallas was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.