Love Me or Leave Me (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Love Me or Leave Me is a drama, romance and music film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 122 minutes. “You'll Love it!...The Big Lavish Musical of the Roaring Twenties!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom.
Who’s in it. Love Me or Leave Me stars Doris Day as Ruth Etting, James Cagney as Martin Snyder, Cameron Mitchell as Johnny Alderman and Robert Keith as Bernard V. Loomis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Love Me or Leave Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus 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 Love Me or Leave Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Me or Leave Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Me or Leave Me (1955)?
- In US, Love Me or Leave Me is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, 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 Love Me or Leave Me worth watching?
- Love Me or Leave Me holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Me or Leave Me?
- Love Me or Leave Me stars Doris Day, James Cagney, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Keith and Tom Tully.
- When was Love Me or Leave Me released?
- Love Me or Leave Me was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.