Peyton Place (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, Peyton Place is a drama and romance film directed by Mark Robson, running about 157 minutes. “Small town America will never be the same again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
Who’s in it. Peyton Place stars Lana Turner as Constance MacKenzie, Lee Philips as Michael Rossi, Lloyd Nolan as Dr. Matthew Swain and Arthur Kennedy as Lucas Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Peyton Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Peyton Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peyton Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peyton Place (1957)?
- In US, Peyton Place 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 Peyton Place worth watching?
- Peyton Place holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Peyton Place?
- Peyton Place stars Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Arthur Kennedy and Russ Tamblyn.
- When was Peyton Place released?
- Peyton Place was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.