Me, Natalie (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1969, Me, Natalie is a comedy and drama film directed by Fred Coe, running about 111 minutes. “The night she broke the Sex Barrier- OR DID SHE?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Since she was a child, Natalie Miller has always thought she was an ugly ducking. Despite her mother's encouragement that she will grow up to be pretty, Natalie has never believed it will happen. She rents a Greenwich Village apartment from an eccentric landlady and gets a job at the Topless Bottom Club. She rides a motorcycle to work, decorates her loft with a moose head, and rides up and down a dumbwaiter to get to her apartment. There Natalie meets David an artist, and the two have a love affair before she discovers he is married.

Who’s in it. Me, Natalie stars Patty Duke as Natalie Miller, James Farentino as David Harris, Martin Balsam as Uncle Harold and Nancy Marchand as Mrs. Miller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Me, Natalie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Me, Natalie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Me, Natalie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Me, Natalie (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Me, Natalie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Me, Natalie worth watching?
Me, Natalie holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Me, Natalie?
Me, Natalie stars Patty Duke, James Farentino, Martin Balsam, Nancy Marchand and Elsa Lanchester.
When was Me, Natalie released?
Me, Natalie was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.