From the Terrace (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.8

From the Terrace poster

Released in 1960, From the Terrace is a drama and romance film directed by Mark Robson, running about 149 minutes. “You can't buy respectability by putting a wedding ring on it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Alfred Eaton, an ambitious young executive, climbs to the top of New York's financial world as his marriage crumbles. At the brink of attaining his career goals, he is forced to choose between business success, married to the beautiful, but unfaithful Mary and starting over with his true love, the much younger Natalie.

Who’s in it. From the Terrace stars Paul Newman as David Alfred Eaton, Joanne Woodward as Mary St. John / Mrs. Alfred Eaton, Ted de Corsia as Mr. Ralph W. Benziger and Ina Balin as Natalie Benziger, among others.

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

Where to watch. In US you can 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 From the Terrace page.

If you liked it. Fans of From the Terrace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch From the Terrace (1960)?
In US, From the Terrace is available to 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 From the Terrace worth watching?
From the Terrace holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in From the Terrace?
From the Terrace stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Ted de Corsia, Ina Balin and Elizabeth Allen.
When was From the Terrace released?
From the Terrace was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.