A Face in the Crowd (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1957, A Face in the Crowd is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 125 minutes. “POWER! He loved it! He took it raw in big gulpfuls … he liked the taste, the way it mixed with the bourbon and the sin in his blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rise of a raucous hayseed named Lonesome Rhodes from itinerant Ozark guitar picker to local media rabble-rouser to TV superstar and political king-maker. Marcia Jeffries is the innocent Sarah Lawrence girl who discovers the great man in a back-country jail and is the first to fall under his spell.
Who’s in it. A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith as Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes, Patricia Neal as Marcia Jeffries, Anthony Franciosa as Joey DePalma and Walter Matthau as Mel Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Face in the Crowd has been warmly received by audiences.
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 A Face in the Crowd page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Face in the Crowd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Face in the Crowd (1957)?
- In US, A Face in the Crowd 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 A Face in the Crowd worth watching?
- A Face in the Crowd holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Face in the Crowd?
- A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau and Lee Remick.
- When was A Face in the Crowd released?
- A Face in the Crowd was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.