Never Say Goodbye (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1956, Never Say Goodbye is a drama and romance film directed by Jerry Hopper, running about 96 minutes. “Hated by the child who was her own... and forbidden to say "I am your mother."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his German-born wife whom he thought was dead. Victor, an artist and his "dead" wife's now boyfriend, berates Dr. Parker for "killing" her. The bulk of the story flashes back to Austria during World War II as we learn how Dr. Parker met and married his wife, and the one mistake that may have cost him his family.
Who’s in it. Never Say Goodbye stars Rock Hudson as Dr. Michael Parker, Cornell Borchers as Lisa Gosting, George Sanders as Victor and Shelley Fabares as Suzy Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Never Say Goodbye 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 Never Say Goodbye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Say Goodbye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Say Goodbye (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Say Goodbye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never Say Goodbye worth watching?
- Never Say Goodbye holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Say Goodbye?
- Never Say Goodbye stars Rock Hudson, Cornell Borchers, George Sanders, Shelley Fabares and Ray Collins.
- When was Never Say Goodbye released?
- Never Say Goodbye was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.