A Tale of Two Cities (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, A Tale of Two Cities is a drama, romance and history film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. British barrister Sydney Carton lives an insubstantial and unhappy life. He falls under the spell of Lucie Manette, but Lucie marries Charles Darnay. When Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned family retainer, he becomes entangled in the snares of the brutal French Revolution and is himself jailed and condemned to the guillotine. But Sydney Carton, in love with a woman he cannot have, comes up with a daring plan to save her husband.
Who’s in it. A Tale of Two Cities stars Dirk Bogarde as Sydney Carton, Dorothy Tutin as Lucie Manette, Paul Guers as Charles Darnay and Marie Versini as Marie Gabelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Tale of Two Cities has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale of Two Cities page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale of Two Cities tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities (1958)?
- In US, A Tale of Two Cities is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
- A Tale of Two Cities holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
- A Tale of Two Cities stars Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Paul Guers, Marie Versini and Ian Bannen.
- When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
- A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.