Susan Slade (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Susan Slade is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 116 minutes. “She always meant to hold them off. She never could until she met the boy who understood...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pregnant teen allows her mother to pass the baby off as her own.
Who’s in it. Susan Slade stars Troy Donahue as Hoyt Brecker, Connie Stevens as Susan Slade, Dorothy McGuire as Leah Slade and Lloyd Nolan as Roger Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Susan Slade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Susan Slade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Susan Slade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Susan Slade (1961)?
- In US, Susan Slade 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 Susan Slade worth watching?
- Susan Slade holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Susan Slade?
- Susan Slade stars Troy Donahue, Connie Stevens, Dorothy McGuire, Lloyd Nolan and Brian Aherne.
- When was Susan Slade released?
- Susan Slade was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.