The Tender Trap (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Tender Trap poster

Released in 1955, The Tender Trap is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 111 minutes. “What every girl sets for every man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An actress flirt demurely with a swinging Manhattan bachelor who thinks he has it made.

Who’s in it. The Tender Trap stars Frank Sinatra as Charlie Y. Reader, Debbie Reynolds as Julie Gillis, David Wayne as Joe McCall and Celeste Holm as Sylvia Crewes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Tender Trap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tender Trap page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tender Trap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tender Trap (1955)?
In US, The Tender Trap is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Tender Trap worth watching?
The Tender Trap holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Tender Trap?
The Tender Trap stars Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, David Wayne, Celeste Holm and Jarma Lewis.
When was The Tender Trap released?
The Tender Trap was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.