Not Wanted (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Not Wanted is a drama film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 91 minutes. “. . . in a picture that plunges heart-deep into the story of one girl's mistake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a beautiful but unsophisticated girl is seduced by a worldly piano player and gives up her out-of-wedlock baby, her guilt compels her to kidnap another child.
Who’s in it. Not Wanted stars Sally Forrest as Sally Kelton, Keefe Brasselle as Drew Baxter, Leo Penn as Steve Ryan and Dorothy Adams as Mrs. Kelton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Not Wanted has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not Wanted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not Wanted (1949)?
- In US, Not Wanted is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Not Wanted worth watching?
- Not Wanted holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Not Wanted?
- Not Wanted stars Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Leo Penn, Dorothy Adams and Wheaton Chambers.
- When was Not Wanted released?
- Not Wanted was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.