Misty (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1961, Misty is a drama and family film directed by James B. Clark, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
Who’s in it. Misty stars David Ladd as Paul Beebe, Arthur O'Connell as Grandpa Clarence Beebe, Pam Smith as Maureen Beebe and Anne Seymour as Grandma Ida Beebe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Misty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Misty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Misty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Misty (1961)?
- In US, Misty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Misty worth watching?
- Misty holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Misty?
- Misty stars David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith and Anne Seymour.
- When was Misty released?
- Misty was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.