It Started with a Kiss (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, It Started with a Kiss is a comedy and romance film directed by George Marshall, running about 104 minutes. “It started with a kiss... and ended like this in romantic Spain!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on leave in New York, a serviceman both weds a chorus girl and wins a red convertible in a charity raffle. Both his wife and the car turn out to be problematic.
Who’s in it. It Started with a Kiss stars Glenn Ford as Sgt. Joe Fitzpatrick, Debbie Reynolds as Maggie Putnam, Fred Clark as Maj. Gen. Tim O'Connell and Eva Gabor as Marquesa Marion de la Rey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, It Started with a Kiss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Started with a Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Started with a Kiss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Started with a Kiss (1959)?
- In US, It Started with a Kiss is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Started with a Kiss worth watching?
- It Started with a Kiss holds an audience score of 5.2 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 It Started with a Kiss?
- It Started with a Kiss stars Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Fred Clark, Eva Gabor and Gustavo Rojo.
- When was It Started with a Kiss released?
- It Started with a Kiss was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.