Liliom (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1930, Liliom is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 94 minutes. “Charles Farrell in his greatest role” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends.
Who’s in it. Liliom stars Charles Farrell as Liliom, Rose Hobart as Julie, Estelle Taylor as Mme. Muscat and H.B. Warner as Chief Magistrate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Liliom 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 Liliom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liliom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liliom (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Liliom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Liliom worth watching?
- Liliom holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Liliom?
- Liliom stars Charles Farrell, Rose Hobart, Estelle Taylor, H.B. Warner and Lee Tracy.
- When was Liliom released?
- Liliom was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.