Melody (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 7.3

Melody poster

Released in 1971, Melody is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 103 minutes. “A tender love story for everyone who was ever ten years old.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible.

Who’s in it. Melody stars Mark Lester as Daniel Latimer, Tracy Hyde as Melody Perkins, Jack Wild as Ornshaw and Colin Barrie as Chambers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Melody has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melody page.

If you liked it. Fans of Melody tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Melody (1971)?
In GB, Melody is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Melody worth watching?
Melody holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Melody?
Melody stars Mark Lester, Tracy Hyde, Jack Wild, Colin Barrie and Billy Franks.
When was Melody released?
Melody was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.