A Man Called Peter (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1955, A Man Called Peter is a drama and family film directed by Henry Koster, running about 119 minutes. “The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Who’s in it. A Man Called Peter stars Richard Todd as The Rev. Peter Marshall, Jean Peters as Catherine Wood Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau as Miss Laura Fowler and Jill Esmond as Mrs. Findlay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Man Called Peter 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 A Man Called Peter page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Peter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Called Peter (1955)?
- In US, A Man Called Peter 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 Man Called Peter worth watching?
- A Man Called Peter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man Called Peter?
- A Man Called Peter stars Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, Jill Esmond and Les Tremayne.
- When was A Man Called Peter released?
- A Man Called Peter was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.