How to Marry a Millionaire (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6.8

How to Marry a Millionaire poster

Released in 1953, How to Marry a Millionaire is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 95 minutes. “The Most Glamorous Entertainment Of Your Lifetime in CinemaScope. You See It Without Glasses!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

Who’s in it. How to Marry a Millionaire stars Marilyn Monroe as Pola Debevoise, Lauren Bacall as Schatze Page, Betty Grable as Loco Dempsey and David Wayne as Freddie Denmark, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, How to Marry a Millionaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 How to Marry a Millionaire page.

If you liked it. Fans of How to Marry a Millionaire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
In US, How to Marry a Millionaire 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 How to Marry a Millionaire worth watching?
How to Marry a Millionaire holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How to Marry a Millionaire?
How to Marry a Millionaire stars Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, David Wayne and Rory Calhoun.
When was How to Marry a Millionaire released?
How to Marry a Millionaire was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.