Some Came Running (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, Some Came Running is a drama and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 137 minutes. “Everyone knew Dave was back in town... and woman-trouble must be close behind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard-drinking novelist Dave Hirsh returns home after being gone for years. His brother wants Dave to settle down and introduces him to English teacher Gwen French. Moody Dave resents his brother and spends his days hanging out with Bama Dillert, a professional gambler who parties late into the night. Torn between the admiring Gwen and Ginny Moorehead, an easy woman who loves him, Dave grows increasingly angry.
Who’s in it. Some Came Running stars Frank Sinatra as Dave Hirsh, Dean Martin as Bama Dillert, Shirley MacLaine as Ginnie Moorehead and Martha Hyer as Gwen French, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Some Came Running has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom 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 Some Came Running page.
If you liked it. Fans of Some Came Running tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Some Came Running (1958)?
- In US, Some Came Running is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, 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 Some Came Running worth watching?
- Some Came Running holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Some Came Running?
- Some Came Running stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Martha Hyer and Arthur Kennedy.
- When was Some Came Running released?
- Some Came Running was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.