Daisy Kenyon (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6.7

Daisy Kenyon poster

Released in 1947, Daisy Kenyon is a drama and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 99 minutes. “"I DON'T BELONG TO ANY MAN"!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Daisy Kenyon is a Manhattan commercial artist having an affair with an arrogant and overbearing but successful lawyer named Dan O'Mara. O'Mara is married and has children. Daisy meets a single man, a war veteran named Peter Lapham, and after a brief and hesitant courtship decides to marry him, although she is still in love with Dan.

Who’s in it. Daisy Kenyon stars Joan Crawford as Daisy Kenyon, Dana Andrews as Dan O'Mara, Henry Fonda as Peter Lapham and Ruth Warrick as Lucille O'Mara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Daisy Kenyon 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 Daisy Kenyon page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Daisy Kenyon (1947)?
In US, Daisy Kenyon 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 Daisy Kenyon worth watching?
Daisy Kenyon holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Daisy Kenyon?
Daisy Kenyon stars Joan Crawford, Dana Andrews, Henry Fonda, Ruth Warrick and Martha Stewart.
When was Daisy Kenyon released?
Daisy Kenyon was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.