Lily Boy (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, Lily Boy is a comedy and music film directed by Károly Makk, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Liliomfi is a 1954 Hungarian comedy film directed by Károly Makk. It was entered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. Set in the "Golden Era" of the wandering Hungarian theatre troupes. Mariska and Liliomfi fall in love without suspecting that Mariska's foster father, Professor Szilvay, is also Liliomfi's uncle. Soon the couple must contend with the professor's plan to make Liliomfi give up his "unrespectable" profession of acting by exposing the professor's hypocrisy, greed, and tyrannical selfishness.
Who’s in it. Lily Boy stars Iván Darvas as Liliomfi, Marianne Krencsey as Mariska, Margit Dajka as Camilla and Samu Balázs as Szilvay professzor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lily Boy 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 Lily Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lily Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lily Boy (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lily Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lily Boy worth watching?
- Lily Boy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lily Boy?
- Lily Boy stars Iván Darvas, Marianne Krencsey, Margit Dajka, Samu Balázs and Éva Ruttkai.