Pinky (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1949, Pinky is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 102 minutes. “The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.
Who’s in it. Pinky stars Jeanne Crain as Patricia "Pinky" Johnson, Ethel Barrymore as Miss Em, Ethel Waters as Dicey Johnson and William Lundigan as Dr. Thomas Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pinky 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 Pinky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinky (1949)?
- In US, Pinky 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 Pinky worth watching?
- Pinky holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pinky?
- Pinky stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan and Basil Ruysdael.
- When was Pinky released?
- Pinky was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.