Pygmalion (1939): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Pygmalion is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 96 minutes. “He picked up a girl from the gutter - and changed her into a glamorous society butterfly !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
Who’s in it. Pygmalion stars Leslie Howard as Henry Higgins, Wendy Hiller as Eliza Doolittle, Wilfrid Lawson as Alfred Doolittle and Marie Lohr as Mrs. Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pygmalion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pygmalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pygmalion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Pygmalion (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pygmalion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pygmalion worth watching?
- Pygmalion holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pygmalion?
- Pygmalion stars Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson, Marie Lohr and Scott Sunderland.
- When was Pygmalion released?
- Pygmalion was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.