Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is a drama, war and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 102 minutes. “The price they pay when they come out of their secret garden and face the world in modern-day Hong Kong - makes this one of the screen's unforgettable experiences!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.
Who’s in it. Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing stars William Holden as Mark Elliott, Jennifer Jones as Dr. Han Suyin, Torin Thatcher as Humphrey Palmer-Jones and Isobel Elsom as Adeline Palmer-Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)?
- In US, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is available to 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 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing worth watching?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing stars William Holden, Jennifer Jones, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom and Murray Matheson.
- When was Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing released?
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.