Little Miss Marker (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, Little Miss Marker is a comedy and romance film directed by Walter Bernstein, running about 103 minutes. “A wildly romantic comedy about a cookie, a bookie, and the kid they bet their hearts on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change a great deal with her arrival and his sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Who’s in it. Little Miss Marker stars Walter Matthau as Sorrowful Jones, Julie Andrews as Amanda, Tony Curtis as Blackie and Bob Newhart as Regret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Little Miss Marker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
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 Little Miss Marker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Miss Marker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Miss Marker (1980)?
- In US, Little Miss Marker 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 Little Miss Marker worth watching?
- Little Miss Marker holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Miss Marker?
- Little Miss Marker stars Walter Matthau, Julie Andrews, Tony Curtis, Bob Newhart and Lee Grant.
- When was Little Miss Marker released?
- Little Miss Marker was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.