Autumn Leaves (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1956, Autumn Leaves is a drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 107 minutes. “In the dark, when I feel his heart pounding against mine - is it love? or frenzy? or terror?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman falls for a younger man with severe mental problems.
Who’s in it. Autumn Leaves stars Joan Crawford as Millicent Wetherby, Cliff Robertson as Burt Hanson, Vera Miles as Virginia Hanson and Lorne Greene as Mr. Hanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Autumn Leaves has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Autumn Leaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Autumn Leaves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Autumn Leaves (1956)?
- In US, Autumn Leaves is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Autumn Leaves worth watching?
- Autumn Leaves holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Autumn Leaves?
- Autumn Leaves stars Joan Crawford, Cliff Robertson, Vera Miles, Lorne Greene and Ruth Donnelly.
- When was Autumn Leaves released?
- Autumn Leaves was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
