The Holly and the Ivy (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1952, The Holly and the Ivy is a drama film directed by George More O'Ferrall, running about 83 minutes. “A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
Who’s in it. The Holly and the Ivy stars Ralph Richardson as Reverend Martin Gregory, Celia Johnson as Jenny Gregory, Margaret Leighton as Margaret Gregory and Denholm Elliott as Michael Gregory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Holly and the Ivy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Holly and the Ivy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Holly and the Ivy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Holly and the Ivy (1952)?
- In US, The Holly and the Ivy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Holly and the Ivy worth watching?
- The Holly and the Ivy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Holly and the Ivy?
- The Holly and the Ivy stars Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, Denholm Elliott and John Gregson.
- When was The Holly and the Ivy released?
- The Holly and the Ivy was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.