Marjorie Morningstar (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, Marjorie Morningstar is a drama and romance film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 123 minutes. “Would this glamorous girl choose love...or a star-spangled Career?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While working as a counselor at a summer camp, college-student Marjorie Morgenstern falls for 32-year-old Noel Airman, a would-be dramatist working at a nearby summer theater. Like Marjorie, he is an upper-middle-class New York Jew, but has fallen away from his roots, and Marjorie's parents object among other things to his lack of a suitable profession. Noel himself warns Marjorie repeatedly that she's much too naive and conventional for him, but they nonetheless fall in love.
Who’s in it. Marjorie Morningstar stars Natalie Wood as Marjorie Morgenstern, Gene Kelly as Noel Airman, Claire Trevor as Rose Morgenstern and Ed Wynn as Uncle Samson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Marjorie Morningstar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marjorie Morningstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marjorie Morningstar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marjorie Morningstar (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marjorie Morningstar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marjorie Morningstar worth watching?
- Marjorie Morningstar holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Marjorie Morningstar?
- Marjorie Morningstar stars Natalie Wood, Gene Kelly, Claire Trevor, Ed Wynn and Everett Sloane.
- When was Marjorie Morningstar released?
- Marjorie Morningstar was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.