Tom Sawyer (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Tom Sawyer is an adventure, family and music film directed by Don Taylor, running about 103 minutes. “A Musical Adaptation of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral, and witnessing a murder.
Who’s in it. Tom Sawyer stars Johnny Whitaker as Tom Sawyer, Celeste Holm as Tia Polly, Warren Oates as Muff Potter and Jeff East as Huckleberry Finn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tom Sawyer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tom Sawyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tom Sawyer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tom Sawyer (1973)?
- In US, Tom Sawyer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tom Sawyer worth watching?
- Tom Sawyer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer stars Johnny Whitaker, Celeste Holm, Warren Oates, Jeff East and Jodie Foster.
- When was Tom Sawyer released?
- Tom Sawyer was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.