Cynthia (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1947, Cynthia is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 99 minutes. “You'll fall in love with Cynthia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheltered by her conservative parents, a small-town teenager finally goes out on a date.
Who’s in it. Cynthia stars Elizabeth Taylor as Cynthia Bishop, George Murphy as Larry Bishop, S.Z. Sakall as Prof. Rosenkrantz and Mary Astor as Louise Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cynthia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cynthia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cynthia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cynthia (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cynthia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cynthia worth watching?
- Cynthia holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cynthia?
- Cynthia stars Elizabeth Taylor, George Murphy, S.Z. Sakall, Mary Astor and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Cynthia released?
- Cynthia was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.