Marty (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1953, Marty is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Marty Pilletti is a 36-year-old butcher who lives with his mother, who is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better, but he has low self-esteem and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. But at one of those dances he meets Clara. They have a great deal in common but Marty will have to overcome peer pressure if he and Clara are to have a relationship.
Who’s in it. Marty stars Rod Steiger as Marty Pilletti, Nancy Marchand as Clara, Esther Minciotti as Mrs. Pilletti and Joe Mantell as Angie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Marty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marty (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marty worth watching?
- Marty holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marty?
- Marty stars Rod Steiger, Nancy Marchand, Esther Minciotti, Joe Mantell and Augusta Ciolli.
- When was Marty released?
- Marty was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.