The Front Page (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1974, The Front Page is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 105 minutes. “They'd do anything for a story…and do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A journalist suffering from burn-out wants to finally say goodbye to his office – but his boss doesn’t like the idea one bit.
Who’s in it. The Front Page stars Jack Lemmon as Hildebrand Johnson, Walter Matthau as Walter Burns, Susan Sarandon as Peggy Grant and Vincent Gardenia as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Front Page 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 The Front Page page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Front Page tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Front Page (1974)?
- In US, The Front Page 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 The Front Page worth watching?
- The Front Page holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Front Page?
- The Front Page stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia and David Wayne.
- When was The Front Page released?
- The Front Page was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.