The Great Gatsby (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1974, The Great Gatsby is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 144 minutes. “Gone is the romance that was so divine” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Great Gatsby stars Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby, Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan, Bruce Dern as Tom Buchanan and Karen Black as Myrtle Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Great Gatsby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 The Great Gatsby page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Gatsby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Gatsby (1974)?
- In US, The Great Gatsby is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 The Great Gatsby worth watching?
- The Great Gatsby holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby stars Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black and Sam Waterston.
- When was The Great Gatsby released?
- The Great Gatsby was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.