Baby Doll (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, Baby Doll is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 114 minutes. “She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.
Who’s in it. Baby Doll stars Karl Malden as Archie Lee Meighan, Carroll Baker as Baby Doll Meighan, Eli Wallach as Silva Vacarro and Mildred Dunnock as Aunt Rose Comfort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Baby Doll has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Baby Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Doll tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Doll (1956)?
- In US, Baby Doll is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Baby Doll worth watching?
- Baby Doll holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baby Doll?
- Baby Doll stars Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock and Lonny Chapman.
- When was Baby Doll released?
- Baby Doll was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.