Mae West (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Mae West is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lee Philips, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Who’s in it. Mae West stars Ann Jillian as Mae West, James Brolin as Jim Timony, Piper Laurie as Matilda West and Roddy McDowall as Rene Valentine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mae West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Mae West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mae West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mae West (1982)?
- In US, Mae West is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Mae West worth watching?
- Mae West holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mae West?
- Mae West stars Ann Jillian, James Brolin, Piper Laurie, Roddy McDowall and Ian Wolfe.
- When was Mae West released?
- Mae West was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.