Mame (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Mame is a comedy and music film directed by Gene Saks, running about 131 minutes. “She'll coax the blues right out of your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
Who’s in it. Mame stars Bruce Davison as Patrick as an adult, Lucille Ball as Mame Dennis, Bea Arthur as Vera Charles and Robert Preston as Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Mame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mame tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mame (1974)?
- In US, Mame 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 Mame worth watching?
- Mame holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mame?
- Mame stars Bruce Davison, Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston and Kirby Furlong.
- When was Mame released?
- Mame was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.