Farewell, My Lovely (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Farewell, My Lovely is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Dick Richards, running about 95 minutes. “"I need another drink... I need a lot of life insurance... I need a vacation.... and all I've got is a coat, a hat, and a gun!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.
Who’s in it. Farewell, My Lovely stars Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe, Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Grayle, John Ireland as Nulty and Sylvia Miles as Mrs. Florian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Farewell, My Lovely has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Farewell, My Lovely page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, My Lovely tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell, My Lovely (1975)?
- In US, Farewell, My Lovely is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Criterion Channel, and 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 Farewell, My Lovely worth watching?
- Farewell, My Lovely holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell, My Lovely?
- Farewell, My Lovely stars Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland, Sylvia Miles and Anthony Zerbe.
- When was Farewell, My Lovely released?
- Farewell, My Lovely was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.