Born Yesterday (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1950, Born Yesterday is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 103 minutes. “It's Here AT LAST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.
Who’s in it. Born Yesterday stars Judy Holliday as Emma 'Billie' Dawn, Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock, William Holden as Paul Verrall and Howard St. John as Jim Devery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Born Yesterday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Yesterday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Yesterday (1950)?
- In US, Born Yesterday is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born Yesterday worth watching?
- Born Yesterday holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Born Yesterday?
- Born Yesterday stars Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, Howard St. John and Frank Otto.
- When was Born Yesterday released?
- Born Yesterday was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.