Humoresque (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1947, Humoresque is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 125 minutes. “TWO WHO MET AND KISSED AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE MET AGAIN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.
Who’s in it. Humoresque stars Joan Crawford as Helen Wright, John Garfield as Paul Boray, Oscar Levant as Sid Jeffers and J. Carrol Naish as Rudy Boray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Humoresque has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Humoresque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Humoresque tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Humoresque (1947)?
- In US, Humoresque is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Humoresque worth watching?
- Humoresque holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Humoresque?
- Humoresque stars Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, J. Carrol Naish and Joan Chandler.
- When was Humoresque released?
- Humoresque was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.
