Our Town (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Our Town is a drama, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. People grow up, get married, live, and die. Milk and the newspaper get delivered every morning, and nobody locks their front doors. This musicalization of Thornton Wilder's classic play stars Frank Sinatra who introduces the song, "Love and Marriage," which would go on to be immortalized as the theme song to the sitcom Married with Children.
Who’s in it. Our Town stars Frank Sinatra as Stage Manager, Paul Newman as George Gibbs, Eva Marie Saint as Emily Webb and Shelley Fabares as Rebecca Gibbs, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Town (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Our Town?
- Our Town stars Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Shelley Fabares and Sylvia Field.
- When was Our Town released?
- Our Town was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.