The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, The Last Time I Saw Paris is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 116 minutes. “The sensational story of youth on a fling” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reporter Charles Wills, in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ellswirth following a brief flirtation with her sister, Marion. After he and Helen marry, Charles pursues his novelistic ambition while supporting his new bride with a deadening job at a newspaper wire service. But when an old investment suddenly makes the family wealthy, their marriage begins to unravel — until a sudden tragedy changes everything.
Who’s in it. The Last Time I Saw Paris stars Elizabeth Taylor as Helen Ellswirth, Van Johnson as Charles Wills, Walter Pidgeon as James Ellswirth and Donna Reed as Marion Ellswirth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Last Time I Saw Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $105 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 The Last Time I Saw Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Time I Saw Paris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)?
- In US, The Last Time I Saw Paris is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Last Time I Saw Paris worth watching?
- The Last Time I Saw Paris holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Time I Saw Paris?
- The Last Time I Saw Paris stars Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Donna Reed and Eva Gabor.
- When was The Last Time I Saw Paris released?
- The Last Time I Saw Paris was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.