Guys and Dolls (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, Guys and Dolls is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 150 minutes. “It's a living breathing doll of a musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates a date with her in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan's longtime fiancée, Adelaide, wants him to go legit and marry her.
Who’s in it. Guys and Dolls stars Marlon Brando as Sky Masterson, Jean Simmons as Sarah Brown, Frank Sinatra as Nathan Detroit and Vivian Blaine as Miss Adelaide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Guys and Dolls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Broadway HD Amazon Channel 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 Guys and Dolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guys and Dolls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guys and Dolls (1955)?
- In US, Guys and Dolls is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, 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 Guys and Dolls worth watching?
- Guys and Dolls holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guys and Dolls?
- Guys and Dolls stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine and Robert Keith.
- When was Guys and Dolls released?
- Guys and Dolls was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.