The Millionairess (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1960, The Millionairess is a comedy and romance film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. When her father dies, Epifania Parerga, an Italian in London, becomes the world's richest woman. She feels incomplete without a husband and falls in love with a humble, Indian physician, Ahmed el Kabir, much loved by his indigent English patients.
Who’s in it. The Millionairess stars Sophia Loren as Epifania Parerga, Peter Sellers as Dr. Kabir, Vittorio De Sica as Joe and Alastair Sim as Sagamore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Millionairess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Millionairess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Millionairess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Millionairess (1960)?
- In US, The Millionairess is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Millionairess worth watching?
- The Millionairess holds an audience score of 5.6 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 The Millionairess?
- The Millionairess stars Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Vittorio De Sica, Alastair Sim and Dennis Price.
- When was The Millionairess released?
- The Millionairess was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.